Military expenditure (current USD) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Military expenditure was 1.21 billion current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.21 billion current USD
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
82nd
of 168 countries
All-time high
2.55 billion current USD
in 2013
All-time low
0 current USD
in 1993
Years of data
32
1993–2024
Military expenditure in Kazakhstan, 1993–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure in Kazakhstan is 1.21 billion current USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 47.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Kazakhstan peaked at 2.55 billion current USD in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 current USD, in 1993.
Kazakhstan ranks 82nd 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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1994 | 106.93 million current USD | — |
| 1995 | 177.69 million current USD | +66.2% |
| 1996 | 241.77 million current USD | +36.1% |
| 1997 | 236.75 million current USD | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 242.65 million current USD | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 143.91 million current USD | -40.7% |
| 2000 | 143.53 million current USD | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 221.49 million current USD | +54.3% |
| 2002 | 245.96 million current USD | +11.0% |
| 2003 | 317.56 million current USD | +29.1% |
| 2004 | 426.44 million current USD | +34.3% |
| 2005 | 591.99 million current USD | +38.8% |
| 2006 | 793.03 million current USD | +34.0% |
| 2007 | 1.36 billion current USD | +71.5% |
| 2008 | 1.54 billion current USD | +13.3% |
| 2009 | 1.27 billion current USD | -17.5% |
| 2010 | 1.50 billion current USD | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 1.80 billion current USD | +20.1% |
| 2012 | 2.18 billion current USD | +20.7% |
| 2013 | 2.55 billion current USD | +17.2% |
| 2014 | 2.31 billion current USD | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 2.05 billion current USD | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 1.28 billion current USD | -37.4% |
| 2017 | 1.39 billion current USD | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 1.50 billion current USD | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 1.85 billion current USD | +23.7% |
| 2020 | 1.55 billion current USD | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 1.62 billion current USD | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 1.16 billion current USD | -28.1% |
| 2023 | 1.16 billion current USD | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 1.21 billion current USD | +3.8% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 1.21 billion current USD is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.38 billion current USD, 88% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 1.21 billion current USD is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.63 billion current USD, 46% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 164.24 million current USD | 0 current USD | 242.65 million current USD | 7 |
| 2000s | 691.25 million current USD | 143.53 million current USD | 1.54 billion current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.84 billion current USD | 1.28 billion current USD | 2.55 billion current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.34 billion current USD | 1.16 billion current USD | 1.62 billion current USD | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Kazakhstan?
- Military expenditure in Kazakhstan was 1.21 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.55 billion current USD in 2013.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current USD in 1993.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for military expenditure?
- Kazakhstan ranks 82nd out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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)