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

Poland: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 44.25 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
44.25 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 38.3%
World rank
10th
of 164 countries
All-time high
71.71 % change on previous year
in 2023
All-time low
-81.18 % change on previous year
in 1979
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

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

Analysis

Poland recorded 44.25 % change on previous year for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of down 38.3% on the previous year and up 283.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Poland peaked at 71.71 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -81.18 % change on previous year, in 1979.

Poland ranks 10th of 164 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Poland, year by year

Annual values for Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Poland, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 13.38 % change on previous year
1962 8.7 % change on previous year -35.0%
1963 13.14 % change on previous year +51.1%
1964 5.05 % change on previous year -61.6%
1965 6.25 % change on previous year +23.7%
1966 8.14 % change on previous year +30.3%
1967 5.02 % change on previous year -38.4%
1968 15.14 % change on previous year +201.5%
1969 10.38 % change on previous year -31.4%
1970 6.9 % change on previous year -33.6%
1971 10.87 % change on previous year +57.7%
1972 6.37 % change on previous year -41.4%
1973 19.95 % change on previous year +213.0%
1974 9.15 % change on previous year -54.1%
1975 8.92 % change on previous year -2.4%
1976 8.61 % change on previous year -3.5%
1977 11.61 % change on previous year +34.7%
1978 -40.78 % change on previous year -451.4%
1979 -81.18 % change on previous year +99.1%
1980 -22.23 % change on previous year -72.6%
1981 4.09 % change on previous year -118.4%
1982 35.35 % change on previous year +763.7%
1983 3.46 % change on previous year -90.2%
1984 5.38 % change on previous year +55.4%
1985 -7.47 % change on previous year -238.9%
1986 1.53 % change on previous year -120.5%
1987 -18.78 % change on previous year -1325.8%
1988 1.04 % change on previous year -105.5%
1989 -16.25 % change on previous year -1667.7%
1990 3.13 % change on previous year -119.3%
1991 11.76 % change on previous year +275.3%
1992 9.29 % change on previous year -21.1%
1993 12.83 % change on previous year +38.1%
1994 6.05 % change on previous year -52.8%
1995 20.76 % change on previous year +242.9%
1996 13.39 % change on previous year -35.5%
1997 3.53 % change on previous year -73.6%
1998 9.36 % change on previous year +165.1%
1999 -7.58 % change on previous year -180.9%
2000 -2.49 % change on previous year -67.1%
2001 15.4 % change on previous year -717.7%
2002 4.01 % change on previous year -74.0%
2003 9.91 % change on previous year +147.2%
2004 15.14 % change on previous year +52.8%
2005 23.39 % change on previous year +54.5%
2006 12.26 % change on previous year -47.6%
2007 29.76 % change on previous year +142.7%
2008 8.85 % change on previous year -70.3%
2009 -15.46 % change on previous year -274.7%
2010 11.21 % change on previous year -172.5%
2011 7.57 % change on previous year -32.5%
2012 -4.96 % change on previous year -165.5%
2013 3.21 % change on previous year -164.9%
2014 11.53 % change on previous year +258.7%
2015 -1.28 % change on previous year -111.1%
2016 -10.27 % change on previous year +702.3%
2017 7.71 % change on previous year -175.1%
2018 21.98 % change on previous year +185.2%
2019 -2.11 % change on previous year -109.6%
2020 16.39 % change on previous year -875.6%
2021 11.5 % change on previous year -29.9%
2022 0.2994 % change on previous year -97.4%
2023 71.71 % change on previous year +23849.1%
2024 44.25 % change on previous year -38.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 9.47 % change on previous year 5.02 % change on previous year 15.14 % change on previous year 9
1970s -3.96 % change on previous year -81.18 % change on previous year 19.95 % change on previous year 10
1980s -1.39 % change on previous year -22.23 % change on previous year 35.35 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.25 % change on previous year -7.58 % change on previous year 20.76 % change on previous year 10
2000s 10.08 % change on previous year -15.46 % change on previous year 29.76 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.46 % change on previous year -10.27 % change on previous year 21.98 % change on previous year 10
2020s 28.83 % change on previous year 0.2994 % change on previous year 71.71 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 7 Mongolia 62.24 % change on previous year compare
  2. 8 Romania 54.86 % change on previous year compare
  3. 9 Chad 49.62 % change on previous year compare
  4. 11 Somalia 43.19 % change on previous year compare
  5. 12 Mexico 41.44 % change on previous year compare
  6. 13 Colombia 40.05 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Poland?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Poland was 44.25 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 71.71 % change on previous year in 2023.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was -81.18 % change on previous year in 1979.
How does Poland rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Poland ranks 10th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is up 283.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland 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.