Military expenditure in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan: Military expenditure was 2.9% in 1999. ▲ Rising

Latest (1999)
2.9%
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
32nd
of 165 countries
All-time high
4.0%
in 1997
All-time low
1.8%
in 1994
Years of data
6
1994–1999

Military expenditure in Turkmenistan, 1994–1999

012341994199619991994: 1.8 % of GDP1995: 2.3 % of GDP1996: 2 % of GDP1997: 4 % of GDP1998: 3.1 % of GDP1999: 2.9 % of GDP

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

Analysis

In 1999, military expenditure in Turkmenistan stood at 2.9%.

The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 61.4% over ten years.

Turkmenistan ranks 32nd of 165 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Military expenditure in Turkmenistan, year by year

Annual values for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in Turkmenistan, 1994 to 1999.
Year % of GDP Change
1994 1.8%
1995 2.3% +28.8%
1996 2.0% -11.8%
1997 4.0% +94.1%
1998 3.1% -21.4%
1999 2.9% -6.8%

Countries ranked near Turkmenistan

  1. 29 Lithuania 3.1% compare
  2. 30 Chad 3.0% compare
  3. 31 Kyrgyzstan 3.0% compare
  4. 33 Bahrain 2.9% compare
  5. 34 Cuba 2.9%
  6. 35 Uzbekistan 2.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure in Turkmenistan?
Military expenditure in Turkmenistan was 2.9% in 1999, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Turkmenistan?
The highest recorded value was 4.0% in 1997.
What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Turkmenistan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 1994.
How does Turkmenistan rank for military expenditure?
Turkmenistan ranks 32nd out of 165 countries with data for 1999.
Is military expenditure rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 61.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Turkmenistan 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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