Military expenditure in Belarus
Belarus: Military expenditure was 1.49 billion current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.49 billion current USD
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
72nd
of 168 countries
All-time high
1.58 billion current USD
in 2023
All-time low
0 current USD
in 1992
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Military expenditure in Belarus, 1992–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
In 2024, military expenditure in Belarus stood at 1.49 billion current USD.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 81.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Belarus peaked at 1.58 billion current USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 current USD, in 1992.
Belarus ranks 72nd of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure in Belarus, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1993 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1994 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1995 | 179.08 million current USD | — |
| 1996 | 182.81 million current USD | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 249.38 million current USD | +36.4% |
| 1998 | 227.59 million current USD | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 165.90 million current USD | -27.1% |
| 2000 | 140.33 million current USD | -15.4% |
| 2001 | 177.70 million current USD | +26.6% |
| 2002 | 204.36 million current USD | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 231.56 million current USD | +13.3% |
| 2004 | 314.31 million current USD | +35.7% |
| 2005 | 452.68 million current USD | +44.0% |
| 2006 | 631.83 million current USD | +39.6% |
| 2007 | 746.94 million current USD | +18.2% |
| 2008 | 883.03 million current USD | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 675.43 million current USD | -23.5% |
| 2010 | 767.70 million current USD | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 756.28 million current USD | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 807.42 million current USD | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 959.80 million current USD | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 821.49 million current USD | -14.4% |
| 2015 | 642.49 million current USD | -21.8% |
| 2016 | 719.62 million current USD | +12.0% |
| 2017 | 748.83 million current USD | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 923.26 million current USD | +23.3% |
| 2019 | 899.71 million current USD | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 861.05 million current USD | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 951.24 million current USD | +10.5% |
| 2022 | 1.11 billion current USD | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 1.58 billion current USD | +42.9% |
| 2024 | 1.49 billion current USD | -5.6% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 1.49 billion current USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.38 billion current USD, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 1.49 billion current USD is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.63 billion current USD, 57% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 125.60 million current USD | 0 current USD | 249.38 million current USD | 8 |
| 2000s | 445.82 million current USD | 140.33 million current USD | 883.03 million current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 804.66 million current USD | 642.49 million current USD | 959.80 million current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.20 billion current USD | 861.05 million current USD | 1.58 billion current USD | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Belarus?
- Military expenditure in Belarus was 1.49 billion current USD in 2024, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 billion current USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current USD in 1992.
- How does Belarus rank for military expenditure?
- Belarus ranks 72nd out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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