Military expenditure in Rwanda
Rwanda: Military expenditure was 175.92 million current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
175.92 million current USD
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
133rd
of 168 countries
All-time high
179.43 million current USD
in 2023
All-time low
7.79 million current USD
in 1974
Years of data
52
1973–2024
Military expenditure in Rwanda, 1973–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure in Rwanda is 175.92 million current USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and up 93.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Rwanda peaked at 179.43 million current USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7.79 million current USD, in 1974.
That places Rwanda 133rd 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 9.37 million current USD | — |
| 1974 | 7.79 million current USD | -16.9% |
| 1975 | 9.32 million current USD | +19.7% |
| 1976 | 10.30 million current USD | +10.5% |
| 1977 | 16.06 million current USD | +56.0% |
| 1978 | 14.39 million current USD | -10.4% |
| 1979 | 19.63 million current USD | +36.4% |
| 1980 | 23.55 million current USD | +20.0% |
| 1981 | 28.68 million current USD | +21.8% |
| 1982 | 28.18 million current USD | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 28.02 million current USD | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 25.46 million current USD | -9.1% |
| 1985 | 27.25 million current USD | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 34.89 million current USD | +28.0% |
| 1987 | 36.09 million current USD | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 36.63 million current USD | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 41.62 million current USD | +13.6% |
| 1990 | 95.13 million current USD | +128.6% |
| 1991 | 105.33 million current USD | +10.7% |
| 1992 | 88.57 million current USD | -15.9% |
| 1993 | 89.44 million current USD | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 40.51 million current USD | -54.7% |
| 1995 | 56.45 million current USD | +39.3% |
| 1996 | 73.66 million current USD | +30.5% |
| 1997 | 77.27 million current USD | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 87.09 million current USD | +12.7% |
| 1999 | 80.85 million current USD | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 61.33 million current USD | -24.1% |
| 2001 | 56.89 million current USD | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 51.12 million current USD | -10.1% |
| 2003 | 45.20 million current USD | -11.6% |
| 2004 | 41.22 million current USD | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 45.00 million current USD | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 54.56 million current USD | +21.2% |
| 2007 | 55.58 million current USD | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 67.66 million current USD | +21.7% |
| 2009 | 75.28 million current USD | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 74.51 million current USD | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 75.38 million current USD | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 79.79 million current USD | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 82.48 million current USD | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 90.94 million current USD | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 103.56 million current USD | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 107.28 million current USD | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 115.72 million current USD | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 118.96 million current USD | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 124.07 million current USD | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 147.87 million current USD | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 167.84 million current USD | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 176.43 million current USD | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 179.43 million current USD | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 175.92 million current USD | -2.0% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 175.92 million current USD is below the median for low income countries, which is 375.21 million current USD, 47% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 175.92 million current USD is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 293.92 million current USD, 60% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military expenditure in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +128.6% | 41.62 million current USD | 95.13 million current USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.41 million current USD | 7.79 million current USD | 19.63 million current USD | 7 |
| 1980s | 31.04 million current USD | 23.55 million current USD | 41.62 million current USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 79.43 million current USD | 40.51 million current USD | 105.33 million current USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.38 million current USD | 41.22 million current USD | 75.28 million current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.27 million current USD | 74.51 million current USD | 124.07 million current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 169.50 million current USD | 147.87 million current USD | 179.43 million current USD | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Rwanda?
- Military expenditure in Rwanda was 175.92 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 179.43 million current USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.79 million current USD in 1974.
- How does Rwanda rank for military expenditure?
- Rwanda ranks 133rd out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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