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 167 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

050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M197319982024

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 167 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 130 Congo 182.04 million current USD compare
  2. 131 Eritrea 181.58 million current USD compare
  3. 132 Mongolia 180.84 million current USD compare
  4. 134 Burundi 171.83 million current USD compare
  5. 136 Benin 154.11 million current USD compare

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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 167 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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About this data

Indicator
Military expenditure (current USD)
Unit
current USD
Source
SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
211 places, 10,601 data points, 1960–2024
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Military spending USD, in current prices (converted at the exchange rate for the given year)