Military expenditure in Cuba
Cuba: Military expenditure was 128.61 million current USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure in Cuba, 1978–2018
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
In 2018, military expenditure in Cuba stood at 128.61 million current USD.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Cuba peaked at 296.93 million current USD in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 current USD, in 1978.
Cuba ranks 139th of 168 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 in Cuba, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1979 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1980 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1981 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1982 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1983 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1984 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1985 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1986 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1987 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1988 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1989 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1990 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1991 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1993 | 0 current USD | — |
| 2003 | 296.93 million current USD | — |
| 2004 | 62.05 million current USD | -79.1% |
| 2005 | 78.56 million current USD | +26.6% |
| 2006 | 76.59 million current USD | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 83.37 million current USD | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 89.06 million current USD | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 92.46 million current USD | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 94.28 million current USD | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 93.74 million current USD | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 126.87 million current USD | +35.3% |
| 2013 | 119.38 million current USD | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 125.64 million current USD | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 118.37 million current USD | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 123.66 million current USD | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 122.55 million current USD | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 128.61 million current USD | +4.9% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 128.61 million current USD is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.38 billion current USD, 9% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 128.61 million current USD is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 420.19 million current USD, 31% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military expenditure in Cuba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -79.1% | 296.93 million current USD | 62.05 million current USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 current USD | 0 current USD | 0 current USD | 2 |
| 1980s | 0 current USD | 0 current USD | 0 current USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 current USD | 0 current USD | 0 current USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 111.29 million current USD | 62.05 million current USD | 296.93 million current USD | 7 |
| 2010s | 117.01 million current USD | 93.74 million current USD | 128.61 million current USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 137 Benin 154.11 million current USD compare
- 138 Montenegro 150.03 million current USD compare
- 140 Madagascar 121.63 million current USD compare
- 141 Malawi 117.59 million current USD compare
- 142 Equatorial Guinea 113.14 million current USD compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Cuba?
- Military expenditure in Cuba was 128.61 million current USD in 2018, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 296.93 million current USD in 2003.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current USD in 1978.
- How does Cuba rank for military expenditure?
- Cuba ranks 139th out of 168 countries with data for 2018.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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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Military spending USD, in current prices (converted at the exchange rate for the given year)