Military expenditure in Djibouti

Djibouti: Military expenditure was 2.6% in 2008. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2008)
2.6%
Change on year
down 9.4%
World rank
41st
of 165 countries
All-time high
7.7%
in 1983
All-time low
0.0%
in 1979
Years of data
21
1978–2008

Military expenditure in Djibouti, 1978–2008

024681978199320081978: 0.021 % of GDP1979: 0.018 % of GDP1980: 0.536 % of GDP1981: 1.4 % of GDP1982: 7.5 % of GDP1983: 7.7 % of GDP1991: 6.7 % of GDP1992: 6.8 % of GDP1993: 6.2 % of GDP1994: 5.8 % of GDP1995: 5.8 % of GDP1996: 5.1 % of GDP1997: 5.5 % of GDP1998: 5.7 % of GDP1999: 5.5 % of GDP2000: 5.1 % of GDP2004: 5.6 % of GDP2005: 4.5 % of GDP2006: 4.6 % of GDP2007: 2.9 % of GDP2008: 2.6 % of GDP

Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in % of GDP.

Analysis

Djibouti recorded 2.6% for military expenditure in 2008.

The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and down 53.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure in Djibouti peaked at 7.7% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1979.

Djibouti ranks 41st of 165 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Military expenditure in Djibouti, year by year

Annual values for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in Djibouti, 1978 to 2008.
Year % of GDP Change
1978 0.0%
1979 0.0% -16.4%
1980 0.5% +2959.3%
1981 1.4% +164.3%
1982 7.5% +428.9%
1983 7.7% +2.3%
1991 6.7% -13.2%
1992 6.8% +1.6%
1993 6.2% -8.9%
1994 5.8% -6.5%
1995 5.8% +0.6%
1996 5.1% -12.3%
1997 5.5% +7.8%
1998 5.7% +3.2%
1999 5.5% -3.1%
2000 5.1% -7.5%
2004 5.6% +10.6%
2005 4.5% -19.6%
2006 4.6% +1.8%
2007 2.9% -36.8%
2008 2.6% -9.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2
1980s 4.3% 0.5% 7.7% 4
1990s 5.9% 5.1% 6.8% 9
2000s 4.2% 2.6% 5.6% 6

Countries ranked near Djibouti

  1. 38 Namibia 2.7% compare
  2. 39 Pakistan 2.7% compare
  3. 40 Timor-Leste 2.7%
  4. 42 Serbia 2.6% compare
  5. 43 Lebanon 2.6% compare
  6. 44 Republic of Korea 2.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure in Djibouti?
Military expenditure in Djibouti was 2.6% in 2008, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Djibouti?
The highest recorded value was 7.7% in 1983.
What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Djibouti?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1979.
How does Djibouti rank for military expenditure?
Djibouti ranks 41st out of 165 countries with data for 2008.
Is military expenditure rising or falling in Djibouti?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Djibouti data come from?
The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Military expenditure (% of GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
210 places, 10,550 data points, 1960–2024
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