Military expenditure (current USD) in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Military expenditure was 473.05 million current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
473.05 million current USD
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
108th
of 168 countries
All-time high
483.87 million current USD
in 2023
All-time low
0 current USD
in 1992
Years of data
33
1992–2024
Military expenditure in Kyrgyzstan, 1992–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
In 2024, military expenditure in Kyrgyzstan stood at 473.05 million current USD.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 87.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 483.87 million current USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 current USD, in 1992.
Kyrgyzstan ranks 108th 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 Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1993 | 0 current USD | — |
| 1994 | 28.67 million current USD | — |
| 1995 | 51.60 million current USD | +80.0% |
| 1996 | 54.59 million current USD | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 55.00 million current USD | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 43.76 million current USD | -20.4% |
| 1999 | 33.55 million current USD | -23.3% |
| 2000 | 39.44 million current USD | +17.6% |
| 2001 | 35.81 million current USD | -9.2% |
| 2002 | 43.78 million current USD | +22.3% |
| 2003 | 55.07 million current USD | +25.8% |
| 2004 | 63.02 million current USD | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 75.72 million current USD | +20.2% |
| 2006 | 89.81 million current USD | +18.6% |
| 2007 | 116.26 million current USD | +29.5% |
| 2008 | 149.31 million current USD | +28.4% |
| 2009 | 148.96 million current USD | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 184.40 million current USD | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 210.65 million current USD | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 211.84 million current USD | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 234.44 million current USD | +10.7% |
| 2014 | 252.12 million current USD | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 230.51 million current USD | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 227.83 million current USD | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 239.40 million current USD | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 250.49 million current USD | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 254.03 million current USD | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 258.29 million current USD | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 262.70 million current USD | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 352.13 million current USD | +34.0% |
| 2023 | 483.87 million current USD | +37.4% |
| 2024 | 473.05 million current USD | -2.2% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 473.05 million current USD is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 493.99 million current USD, 96% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 473.05 million current USD is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.63 billion current USD, 18% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.40 million current USD | 0 current USD | 55.00 million current USD | 8 |
| 2000s | 81.72 million current USD | 35.81 million current USD | 149.31 million current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 229.57 million current USD | 184.40 million current USD | 254.03 million current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 366.01 million current USD | 258.29 million current USD | 483.87 million current USD | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Kyrgyzstan?
- Military expenditure in Kyrgyzstan was 473.05 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 Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 483.87 million current USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current USD in 1992.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for military expenditure?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 108th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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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