Military expenditure (current USD) in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Military expenditure was 1.44 billion current USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure in Uzbekistan, 1994–2018
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
In 2018, military expenditure in Uzbekistan stood at 1.44 billion current USD. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 2,560.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Uzbekistan peaked at 1.44 billion current USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 45.91 million current USD, in 2002.
That places Uzbekistan 74th out of 168 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 86.93 million current USD | — |
| 1995 | 112.68 million current USD | +29.6% |
| 1996 | 172.21 million current USD | +52.8% |
| 1997 | 217.75 million current USD | +26.4% |
| 1999 | 250.07 million current USD | +14.8% |
| 2000 | 115.38 million current USD | -53.9% |
| 2001 | 59.76 million current USD | -48.2% |
| 2002 | 45.91 million current USD | -23.2% |
| 2003 | 54.13 million current USD | +17.9% |
| 2018 | 1.44 billion current USD | +2560.8% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 1.44 billion current USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 493.99 million current USD, 2.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 1.44 billion current USD is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.63 billion current USD, 55% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 167.93 million current USD | 86.93 million current USD | 250.07 million current USD | 5 |
| 2000s | 68.80 million current USD | 45.91 million current USD | 115.38 million current USD | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.44 billion current USD | 1.44 billion current USD | 1.44 billion current USD | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Uzbekistan?
- Military expenditure in Uzbekistan was 1.44 billion current USD in 2018, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.44 billion current USD in 2018.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.91 million current USD in 2002.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for military expenditure?
- Uzbekistan ranks 74th out of 168 countries with data for 2018.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,560.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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)