Bahrain: Military spending

The latest value from 2024 is 1.38 billion U.S. dollars, a decline from 1.62 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 17.79 billion U.S. dollars, based on data from 148 countries. Historically, the average for Bahrain from 1971 to 2024 is 0.59 billion U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 0.01 billion U.S. dollars, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 1.62 billion U.S. dollars was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Military spending includes expenditure on peacekeeping, defense ministries, paramilitary forces, and military space activities. Also: military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions; operations and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid. Defense and current expenditure for past military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and weapon destruction, are not included.