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

Seychelles: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was -19.16 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-19.16 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 153.8%
World rank
150th
of 164 countries
All-time high
124.53 % change on previous year
in 2014
All-time low
-41.44 % change on previous year
in 2015
Years of data
39
1986–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Seychelles, 1986–2024

-500501001986200520241986: 34.7 % change on previous year1987: 16 % change on previous year1988: 7.3 % change on previous year1989: 7.3 % change on previous year1990: 13.8 % change on previous year1991: 11.6 % change on previous year1992: 23.8 % change on previous year1993: -36.8 % change on previous year1994: -8.2 % change on previous year1995: -2.5 % change on previous year1996: -9 % change on previous year1997: 8.1 % change on previous year1998: -7.5 % change on previous year1999: 5.2 % change on previous year2000: -6.9 % change on previous year2001: 7.2 % change on previous year2002: 5.7 % change on previous year2003: 4.6 % change on previous year2004: 30.1 % change on previous year2005: -7.5 % change on previous year2006: -2.5 % change on previous year2007: 5.6 % change on previous year2008: -26.7 % change on previous year2009: -22.2 % change on previous year2010: -17.3 % change on previous year2011: 21.7 % change on previous year2012: 13.9 % change on previous year2013: 38.7 % change on previous year2014: 124.5 % change on previous year2015: -41.4 % change on previous year2016: 21.1 % change on previous year2017: 1.7 % change on previous year2018: -3.3 % change on previous year2019: 9 % change on previous year2020: -17.4 % change on previous year2021: 106.6 % change on previous year2022: -38.9 % change on previous year2023: 35.6 % change on previous year2024: -19.2 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Seychelles is -19.16 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 153.8% on the previous year and down 115.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Seychelles peaked at 124.53 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -41.44 % change on previous year, in 2015.

That places Seychelles 150th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
1980s 16.32 % change on previous year 7.3 % change on previous year 34.72 % change on previous year 4
1990s -0.1554 % change on previous year -36.83 % change on previous year 23.78 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.25 % change on previous year -26.7 % change on previous year 30.13 % change on previous year 10
2010s 16.87 % change on previous year -41.44 % change on previous year 124.53 % change on previous year 10
2020s 13.35 % change on previous year -38.9 % change on previous year 106.6 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Seychelles

  1. 147 Argentina -14.43 % change on previous year compare
  2. 148 Bahrain -14.7 % change on previous year compare
  3. 149 Timor-Leste -15.81 % change on previous year compare
  4. 151 Malawi -21.39 % change on previous year compare
  5. 152 Peru -22.47 % change on previous year compare
  6. 153 Egypt -24.34 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Seychelles?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Seychelles was -19.16 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Seychelles?
The highest recorded value was 124.53 % change on previous year in 2014.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Seychelles?
The lowest recorded value was -41.44 % change on previous year in 2015.
How does Seychelles rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Seychelles ranks 150th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Seychelles?
Over the last ten years it is down 115.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Seychelles 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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Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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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.