Military expenditure (current USD), per capita in Eritrea
Eritrea: Military expenditure (current USD), per capita was 72.81 current USD per person in 2003. ▲ Rising
Military expenditure (current USD), per capita in Eritrea, 1993–2003
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current USD per person.
Analysis
In 2003, military expenditure (current usd), per capita in Eritrea stood at 72.81 current USD per person.
That represents a change of up 15.6% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), per capita in Eritrea peaked at 123.31 current USD per person in 1999 and was at its lowest, 41.9 current USD per person, in 1994.
That places Eritrea 89th out of 167 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Military expenditure (current USD), per capita in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | current USD per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 58.05 current USD per person | — |
| 1994 | 41.9 current USD per person | -27.8% |
| 1995 | 61.72 current USD per person | +47.3% |
| 1996 | 71.54 current USD per person | +15.9% |
| 1997 | 43.1 current USD per person | -39.8% |
| 1998 | 120.62 current USD per person | +179.9% |
| 1999 | 123.31 current USD per person | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 102.66 current USD per person | -16.7% |
| 2001 | 72.03 current USD per person | -29.8% |
| 2002 | 63 current USD per person | -12.5% |
| 2003 | 72.81 current USD per person | +15.6% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 72.81 current USD per person is above the median for low income countries, which is 12.34 current USD per person, 5.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 72.81 current USD per person is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.42 current USD per person, 4.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74.32 current USD per person | 41.9 current USD per person | 123.31 current USD per person | 7 |
| 2000s | 77.63 current USD per person | 63 current USD per person | 102.66 current USD per person | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure (current usd), per capita in Eritrea?
- Military expenditure (current usd), per capita in Eritrea was 72.81 current USD per person in 2003, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), per capita recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 123.31 current USD per person in 1999.
- What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), per capita recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.9 current USD per person in 1994.
- How does Eritrea rank for military expenditure (current usd), per capita?
- Eritrea ranks 89th out of 167 countries with data for 2003.
- Is military expenditure (current usd), per capita rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military expenditure (current USD) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military expenditure (current USD) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Military expenditure SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Military expenditure (current USD) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.