Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Philippines

Philippines: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 18.96 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
18.96 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 662.6%
World rank
39th
of 164 countries
All-time high
73.15 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-35.83 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
62
1961–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Philippines, 1961–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Philippines stood at 18.96 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 662.6% on the previous year and up 333.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Philippines peaked at 73.15 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -35.83 % change on previous year, in 1984.

That places Philippines 39th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6.5 % change on previous year -35.6 % change on previous year 23 % change on previous year 9
1970s 20.34 % change on previous year -18.06 % change on previous year 73.15 % change on previous year 8
1980s 2.89 % change on previous year -35.83 % change on previous year 42.79 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.49 % change on previous year -22.26 % change on previous year 22.14 % change on previous year 10
2000s 5.29 % change on previous year -13.89 % change on previous year 25.33 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.52 % change on previous year -8.11 % change on previous year 16.5 % change on previous year 10
2020s 7.94 % change on previous year -4.04 % change on previous year 18.96 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 36 Gabon 20.24 % change on previous year compare
  2. 37 Algeria 19.42 % change on previous year compare
  3. 38 Madagascar 19.41 % change on previous year compare
  4. 40 Norway 18.61 % change on previous year compare
  5. 41 Burundi 18.37 % change on previous year compare
  6. 42 Mali 18.34 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Philippines?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Philippines was 18.96 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 73.15 % change on previous year in 1974.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was -35.83 % change on previous year in 1984.
How does Philippines rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Philippines ranks 39th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 333.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
208 places, 10,048 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.