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

Latest (2021)
-59.84 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 303.8%
World rank
160th
of 164 countries
All-time high
211.66 % change on previous year
in 2004
All-time low
-86.55 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
53
1961–2021

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Sudan, 1961–2021

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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

Annual values for Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Sudan, 1961 to 2021.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Sudan

  1. 157 Ethiopia -34.59 % change on previous year compare
  2. 158 Congo -36.12 % change on previous year compare
  3. 159 Liberia -45.9 % change on previous year compare
  4. 161 Nigeria -63.46 % change on previous year compare
  5. 162 Zimbabwe -88.7 % change on previous year compare
  6. 163 Panama -100 % change on previous year compare
  7. 163 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of -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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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.