Military expenditure in Eswatini
Eswatini: Military expenditure was 79.66 million current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
79.66 million current USD
Change on year
up 13.0%
World rank
149th
of 168 countries
All-time high
106.63 million current USD
in 2011
All-time low
5.39 million current USD
in 1977
Years of data
48
1977–2024
Military expenditure in Eswatini, 1977–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
Eswatini recorded 79.66 million current USD for military expenditure in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.0% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Eswatini peaked at 106.63 million current USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.39 million current USD, in 1977.
That places Eswatini 149th out of 168 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 5.39 million current USD | — |
| 1978 | 8.26 million current USD | +53.2% |
| 1979 | 10.18 million current USD | +23.3% |
| 1980 | 13.14 million current USD | +29.0% |
| 1981 | 12.38 million current USD | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 11.07 million current USD | -10.5% |
| 1983 | 11.74 million current USD | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 9.12 million current USD | -22.3% |
| 1985 | 6.65 million current USD | -27.1% |
| 1986 | 7.34 million current USD | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 8.35 million current USD | +13.7% |
| 1988 | 8.72 million current USD | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 8.73 million current USD | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 14.22 million current USD | +62.9% |
| 1991 | 16.01 million current USD | +12.5% |
| 1992 | 20.98 million current USD | +31.0% |
| 1993 | 23.72 million current USD | +13.1% |
| 1994 | 25.80 million current USD | +8.8% |
| 1995 | 28.77 million current USD | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 26.49 million current USD | -7.9% |
| 1997 | 25.66 million current USD | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 25.73 million current USD | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 25.85 million current USD | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 24.47 million current USD | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 19.67 million current USD | -19.6% |
| 2002 | 18.34 million current USD | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 31.93 million current USD | +74.1% |
| 2004 | 42.70 million current USD | +33.7% |
| 2005 | 59.47 million current USD | +39.3% |
| 2006 | 58.52 million current USD | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 61.88 million current USD | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 66.66 million current USD | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 75.91 million current USD | +13.9% |
| 2010 | 102.03 million current USD | +34.4% |
| 2011 | 106.63 million current USD | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 90.64 million current USD | -15.0% |
| 2013 | 86.04 million current USD | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 81.36 million current USD | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 73.53 million current USD | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 80.53 million current USD | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 87.76 million current USD | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 95.86 million current USD | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 86.53 million current USD | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 76.80 million current USD | -11.3% |
| 2021 | 82.79 million current USD | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 83.20 million current USD | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 70.51 million current USD | -15.2% |
| 2024 | 79.66 million current USD | +13.0% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 79.66 million current USD is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 493.99 million current USD, 16% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 79.66 million current USD is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 293.92 million current USD, 27% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.94 million current USD | 5.39 million current USD | 10.18 million current USD | 3 |
| 1980s | 9.72 million current USD | 6.65 million current USD | 13.14 million current USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.32 million current USD | 14.22 million current USD | 28.77 million current USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.95 million current USD | 18.34 million current USD | 75.91 million current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.09 million current USD | 73.53 million current USD | 106.63 million current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.59 million current USD | 70.51 million current USD | 83.20 million current USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 146 Nicaragua 105.26 million current USD compare
- 147 Zimbabwe 98.39 million current USD compare
- 148 Papua New Guinea 91.01 million current USD compare
- 150 Fiji 77.64 million current USD compare
- 151 Central African Republic 71.17 million current USD compare
- 152 East Timor 46.40 million current USD compare
More public sector data for Eswatini
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1973)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1973)
- Democracy 1 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Eswatini?
- Military expenditure in Eswatini was 79.66 million current USD in 2024, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 106.63 million current USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.39 million current USD in 1977.
- How does Eswatini rank for military expenditure?
- Eswatini ranks 149th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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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