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

Rwanda: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was -1.96 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.96 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 215.0%
World rank
127th
of 164 countries
All-time high
128.56 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-54.7 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1974–2024

-50050100150197419992024

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

Analysis

Rwanda recorded -1.96 % change on previous year for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is down 215.0% on the previous year and down 119.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 128.56 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -54.7 % change on previous year, in 1994.

Rwanda ranks 127th of 164 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 15.89 % change on previous year -16.86 % change on previous year 55.99 % change on previous year 6
1980s 8.39 % change on previous year -9.15 % change on previous year 28.03 % change on previous year 10
1990s 14.99 % change on previous year -54.7 % change on previous year 128.56 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.3367 % change on previous year -24.15 % change on previous year 21.73 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.21 % change on previous year -1.02 % change on previous year 13.88 % change on previous year 10
2020s 7.51 % change on previous year -1.96 % change on previous year 19.18 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 124 Belize -1.4 % change on previous year compare
  2. 125 South Africa -1.41 % change on previous year compare
  3. 126 Indonesia -1.92 % change on previous year compare
  4. 128 Kyrgyzstan -2.24 % change on previous year compare
  5. 129 Nepal -2.28 % change on previous year compare
  6. 130 Tanzania, United Republic of -2.68 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Rwanda?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Rwanda was -1.96 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 128.56 % change on previous year in 1990.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was -54.7 % change on previous year in 1994.
How does Rwanda rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Rwanda ranks 127th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 119.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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.