Military expenditure in Syria
Syria: Military expenditure was 2.49 billion current USD in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure in Syria, 1960–2011
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
In 2011, military expenditure in Syria stood at 2.49 billion current USD.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 144.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Syria peaked at 3.72 billion current USD in 1988 and was at its lowest, 90.22 million current USD, in 1960.
That places Syria 62nd out of 167 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 129.52 million current USD | 90.22 million current USD | 194.50 million current USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 718.92 million current USD | 176.96 million current USD | 1.58 billion current USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.96 billion current USD | 1.48 billion current USD | 3.72 billion current USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.58 billion current USD | 957.90 million current USD | 2.98 billion current USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.42 billion current USD | 897.04 million current USD | 2.18 billion current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.42 billion current USD | 2.35 billion current USD | 2.49 billion current USD | 2 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More public sector data for Syria
- Arms imports 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2021)
- Military expenditure 4.1% (2010)
- Armed forces personnel, total 269,000 (2020)
- Armed forces personnel 5.4% (2020)
- Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 1 data use score 26.6 scale 0-100 (2024)
- Intentional homicides 2.06 per 100,000 people (2010)
- Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 3 data products score 57.89 scale 0-100 (2024)
- Military expenditure 120.29 billion current LCU (2011)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 4.9% (2025)
- Military expenditure 13.6% (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Syria?
- Military expenditure in Syria was 2.49 billion current USD in 2011, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.72 billion current USD in 1988.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.22 million current USD in 1960.
- How does Syria rank for military expenditure?
- Syria ranks 62nd out of 167 countries with data for 2011.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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)