Military expenditure (current USD) in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Military expenditure was 871.64 million current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
871.64 million current USD
Change on year
up 31.6%
World rank
93rd
of 168 countries
All-time high
871.64 million current USD
in 2024
All-time low
4.75 million current USD
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Military expenditure in Luxembourg, 1960–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
Luxembourg recorded 871.64 million current USD for military expenditure in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.6% on the previous year and up 245.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Luxembourg peaked at 871.64 million current USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.75 million current USD, in 1960.
Luxembourg ranks 93rd 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 Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.75 million current USD | — |
| 1961 | 5.24 million current USD | +10.3% |
| 1962 | 6.41 million current USD | +22.4% |
| 1963 | 6.29 million current USD | -1.9% |
| 1964 | 8.38 million current USD | +33.3% |
| 1965 | 8.60 million current USD | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 8.97 million current USD | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 7.43 million current USD | -17.1% |
| 1968 | 6.76 million current USD | -9.1% |
| 1969 | 7.06 million current USD | +4.5% |
| 1970 | 7.51 million current USD | +6.3% |
| 1971 | 8.17 million current USD | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 10.60 million current USD | +29.7% |
| 1973 | 13.93 million current USD | +31.5% |
| 1974 | 16.47 million current USD | +18.2% |
| 1975 | 20.51 million current USD | +24.6% |
| 1976 | 23.03 million current USD | +12.3% |
| 1977 | 25.94 million current USD | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 33.11 million current USD | +27.6% |
| 1979 | 38.27 million current USD | +15.6% |
| 1980 | 47.36 million current USD | +23.7% |
| 1981 | 41.73 million current USD | -11.9% |
| 1982 | 37.43 million current USD | -10.3% |
| 1983 | 37.18 million current USD | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 34.93 million current USD | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 34.43 million current USD | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 48.30 million current USD | +40.3% |
| 1987 | 66.09 million current USD | +36.8% |
| 1988 | 77.71 million current USD | +17.6% |
| 1989 | 68.63 million current USD | -11.7% |
| 1990 | 87.36 million current USD | +27.3% |
| 1991 | 97.33 million current USD | +11.4% |
| 1992 | 111.32 million current USD | +14.4% |
| 1993 | 97.65 million current USD | -12.3% |
| 1994 | 113.83 million current USD | +16.6% |
| 1995 | 128.52 million current USD | +12.9% |
| 1996 | 127.83 million current USD | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 121.13 million current USD | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 129.32 million current USD | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 127.05 million current USD | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 115.70 million current USD | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 144.71 million current USD | +25.1% |
| 2002 | 138.59 million current USD | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 179.46 million current USD | +29.5% |
| 2004 | 212.02 million current USD | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 220.21 million current USD | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 223.27 million current USD | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 258.43 million current USD | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 213.87 million current USD | -17.2% |
| 2009 | 201.43 million current USD | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 247.67 million current USD | +23.0% |
| 2011 | 232.15 million current USD | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 214.57 million current USD | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 233.68 million current USD | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 252.08 million current USD | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 249.53 million current USD | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 235.56 million current USD | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 323.14 million current USD | +37.2% |
| 2018 | 355.27 million current USD | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 381.77 million current USD | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 425.17 million current USD | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 403.26 million current USD | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 509.91 million current USD | +26.4% |
| 2023 | 662.49 million current USD | +29.9% |
| 2024 | 871.64 million current USD | +31.6% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 871.64 million current USD is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.62 billion current USD, 13% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 871.64 million current USD is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.63 billion current USD, 33% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.99 million current USD | 4.75 million current USD | 8.97 million current USD | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.75 million current USD | 7.51 million current USD | 38.27 million current USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 49.38 million current USD | 34.43 million current USD | 77.71 million current USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 114.14 million current USD | 87.36 million current USD | 129.32 million current USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 190.77 million current USD | 115.70 million current USD | 258.43 million current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 272.54 million current USD | 214.57 million current USD | 381.77 million current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 574.50 million current USD | 403.26 million current USD | 871.64 million current USD | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Luxembourg?
- Military expenditure in Luxembourg was 871.64 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 871.64 million current USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.75 million current USD in 1960.
- How does Luxembourg rank for military expenditure?
- Luxembourg ranks 93rd out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 245.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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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