Military expenditure in Panama

Panama: Military expenditure was 3.8% in 1999. ▼ Falling

Latest (1999)
3.8%
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
115th
of 161 countries
All-time high
4.7%
in 1997
All-time low
3.6%
in 1998
Years of data
6
1994–1999

Military expenditure in Panama, 1994–1999

0123451994199619991994: 4.6 % of general government expenditure1995: 4.2 % of general government expenditure1996: 4.5 % of general government expenditure1997: 4.7 % of general government expenditure1998: 3.6 % of general government expenditure1999: 3.8 % of general government expenditure

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

Analysis

Panama recorded 3.8% for military expenditure in 1999.

The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.

Panama ranks 115th of 161 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Military expenditure in Panama, year by year

Annual values for Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure) in Panama, 1994 to 1999.
Year % of general government expenditure Change
1994 4.6%
1995 4.2% -10.2%
1996 4.5% +7.3%
1997 4.7% +5.2%
1998 3.6% -22.7%
1999 3.8% +4.6%

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 112 Germany 3.9% compare
  2. 113 El Salvador 3.8% compare
  3. 114 Benin 3.8% compare
  4. 116 Belize 3.8%
  5. 117 Croatia 3.8% compare
  6. 118 Guyana 3.7%

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure in Panama?
Military expenditure in Panama was 3.8% in 1999, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 4.7% in 1997.
What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 3.6% in 1998.
How does Panama rank for military expenditure?
Panama ranks 115th out of 161 countries with data for 1999.
Is military expenditure rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Panama data come from?
The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
Unit
% of general government expenditure
Source
SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
204 places, 5,828 data points, 1988–2024
Last refreshed

Military expenditure expressed as a percentage of general government expenditure