Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Sudan
Sudan: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was -59.84 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Sudan, 1961–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Sudan is -59.84 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 303.8% on the previous year and down 3,964.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Sudan peaked at 211.66 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -86.55 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Sudan ranks 160th 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.
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 21.15 % change on previous year | +114.8% |
| 1963 | 13.29 % change on previous year | -37.1% |
| 1964 | 48.78 % change on previous year | +266.9% |
| 1965 | 34.64 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 1966 | -10.75 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 1967 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -136.1% |
| 1968 | 10.44 % change on previous year | +169.0% |
| 1969 | 50.75 % change on previous year | +386.1% |
| 1970 | 24.42 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 1971 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 1972 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -214.8% |
| 1973 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -362.0% |
| 1974 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -131.8% |
| 1975 | 7.22 % change on previous year | -574.0% |
| 1976 | 50 % change on previous year | +592.8% |
| 1977 | 20.83 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 1978 | -18.76 % change on previous year | -190.1% |
| 1979 | 36.43 % change on previous year | -294.2% |
| 1980 | -5 % change on previous year | -113.7% |
| 1981 | -10.53 % change on previous year | +110.6% |
| 1982 | -15.58 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 1983 | 34 % change on previous year | -318.3% |
| 1984 | 54 % change on previous year | +58.8% |
| 1985 | -42.23 % change on previous year | -178.2% |
| 1986 | 26.65 % change on previous year | -163.1% |
| 1987 | 19.36 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 1988 | 19.01 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 15.96 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 1992 | -86.55 % change on previous year | -642.2% |
| 1993 | 40.42 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 1994 | -12.33 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 1995 | -38.65 % change on previous year | +213.4% |
| 1996 | -23.37 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 1997 | -8.09 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 1998 | 165.99 % change on previous year | -2152.1% |
| 1999 | 65.26 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 2000 | 36.7 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 2001 | -33.92 % change on previous year | -192.4% |
| 2002 | 24.87 % change on previous year | -173.3% |
| 2003 | -17.85 % change on previous year | -171.8% |
| 2004 | 211.66 % change on previous year | -1285.9% |
| 2005 | -6.11 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 2006 | 41.45 % change on previous year | -778.7% |
| 2007 | 47.29 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 33 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 2009 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -104.5% |
| 2016 | 20.57 % change on previous year | -1497.2% |
| 2017 | 59.47 % change on previous year | +189.1% |
| 2018 | -76.09 % change on previous year | -228.0% |
| 2019 | -31.07 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 2020 | 29.36 % change on previous year | -194.5% |
| 2021 | -59.84 % change on previous year | -303.8% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's -59.84 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 12.3 % change on previous year. (24 countries reporting)
- Sudan's -59.84 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.07 % change on previous year. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +2152.1% | -8.09 % change on previous year | 165.99 % change on previous year |
| 2016 | +1497.2% | -1.47 % change on previous year | 20.57 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20.22 % change on previous year | -10.75 % change on previous year | 50.75 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 12.32 % change on previous year | -18.76 % change on previous year | 50 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.85 % change on previous year | -42.23 % change on previous year | 54 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 13.18 % change on previous year | -86.55 % change on previous year | 165.99 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 33.56 % change on previous year | -33.92 % change on previous year | 211.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -6.78 % change on previous year | -76.09 % change on previous year | 59.47 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | -15.24 % change on previous year | -59.84 % change on previous year | 29.36 % change on previous year | 2 |
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- 157 Ethiopia -34.59 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Congo -36.12 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Liberia -45.9 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Nigeria -63.46 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Zimbabwe -88.7 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Panama -100 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Sudan?
- Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Sudan was -59.84 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 211.66 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -86.55 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Sudan rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
- Sudan ranks 160th out of 164 countries with data for 2021.
- Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3,964.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Military expenditure SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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About this data
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.