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

Uruguay: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 14.91 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
14.91 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 9.4%
World rank
56th
of 164 countries
All-time high
118.68 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-54.17 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
52
1973–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Uruguay, 1973–2024

-50050100197319982024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Uruguay is 14.91 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.4% on the previous year and up 1,572.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Uruguay peaked at 118.68 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -54.17 % change on previous year, in 1983.

That places Uruguay 56th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 34.37 % change on previous year -16.54 % change on previous year 118.68 % change on previous year 7
1980s 6.44 % change on previous year -54.17 % change on previous year 70.82 % change on previous year 10
1990s 7.63 % change on previous year -18.19 % change on previous year 36.61 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.01 % change on previous year -34.18 % change on previous year 36.45 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.77 % change on previous year -9.14 % change on previous year 30.95 % change on previous year 10
2020s 8.86 % change on previous year -5.49 % change on previous year 16.45 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 53 Slovak Republic 16.69 % change on previous year compare
  2. 54 Estonia 16.66 % change on previous year compare
  3. 55 Mauritius 15.41 % change on previous year compare
  4. 57 Japan 14.7 % change on previous year compare
  5. 58 Senegal 14.69 % change on previous year compare
  6. 59 Sri Lanka 14.37 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Uruguay?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Uruguay was 14.91 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 118.68 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was -54.17 % change on previous year in 1983.
How does Uruguay rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Uruguay ranks 56th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,572.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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.