Military expenditure (current USD) in Gabon
Gabon: Military expenditure was 319.10 million current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
319.10 million current USD
Change on year
up 20.2%
World rank
119th
of 168 countries
All-time high
319.10 million current USD
in 2024
All-time low
2.99 million current USD
in 1968
Years of data
41
1967–2024
Military expenditure in Gabon, 1967–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
In 2024, military expenditure in Gabon stood at 319.10 million current USD. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 20.2% on the previous year and up 53.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Gabon peaked at 319.10 million current USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.99 million current USD, in 1968.
Gabon ranks 119th 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 3.01 million current USD | — |
| 1968 | 2.99 million current USD | -0.6% |
| 1969 | 4.35 million current USD | +45.6% |
| 1970 | 4.64 million current USD | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 5.50 million current USD | +18.5% |
| 1972 | 6.67 million current USD | +21.4% |
| 1973 | 9.42 million current USD | +41.2% |
| 1974 | 10.49 million current USD | +11.4% |
| 1975 | 16.84 million current USD | +60.5% |
| 1976 | 20.12 million current USD | +19.4% |
| 1977 | 28.93 million current USD | +43.8% |
| 1979 | 56.88 million current USD | +96.6% |
| 1980 | 68.63 million current USD | +20.7% |
| 1981 | 88.32 million current USD | +28.7% |
| 1982 | 88.56 million current USD | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 86.60 million current USD | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 80.33 million current USD | -7.2% |
| 1985 | 95.49 million current USD | +18.9% |
| 1986 | 136.01 million current USD | +42.4% |
| 2000 | 91.30 million current USD | -32.9% |
| 2001 | 90.04 million current USD | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 94.69 million current USD | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 108.40 million current USD | +14.5% |
| 2004 | 125.12 million current USD | +15.4% |
| 2005 | 118.11 million current USD | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 130.24 million current USD | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 268.74 million current USD | +106.3% |
| 2011 | 265.96 million current USD | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 278.14 million current USD | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 282.16 million current USD | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 208.12 million current USD | -26.2% |
| 2015 | 170.37 million current USD | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 202.81 million current USD | +19.0% |
| 2017 | 267.43 million current USD | +31.9% |
| 2018 | 261.22 million current USD | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 266.88 million current USD | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 263.47 million current USD | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 311.45 million current USD | +18.2% |
| 2022 | 277.68 million current USD | -10.8% |
| 2023 | 265.39 million current USD | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 319.10 million current USD | +20.2% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 319.10 million current USD is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.38 billion current USD, 23% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 319.10 million current USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 293.92 million current USD, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.45 million current USD | 2.99 million current USD | 4.35 million current USD | 3 |
| 1970s | 17.72 million current USD | 4.64 million current USD | 56.88 million current USD | 9 |
| 1980s | 91.99 million current USD | 68.63 million current USD | 136.01 million current USD | 7 |
| 2000s | 108.27 million current USD | 90.04 million current USD | 130.24 million current USD | 7 |
| 2010s | 247.19 million current USD | 170.37 million current USD | 282.16 million current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 287.42 million current USD | 263.47 million current USD | 319.10 million current USD | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Gabon?
- Military expenditure in Gabon was 319.10 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 319.10 million current USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.99 million current USD in 1968.
- How does Gabon rank for military expenditure?
- Gabon ranks 119th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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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