Somalia: Military spending, percent of GDP

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 Somalia

Military spending, percent of GDP

 Latest value 1.53
 Year 1989
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1961 - 1989
 Average 2.62
 Min - Max 0.05 - 28.95
 Source Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
The latest value from 1989 is 1.53 percent, a decline from 17.44 percent in 1988. In comparison, the world average is 3.38 percent, based on data from 115 countries. Historically, the average for Somalia from 1961 to 1989 is 2.62 percent. The minimum value, 0.05 percent, was reached in 1985 while the maximum of 28.95 percent was recorded in 1986. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Somalia - Military spending, percent of GDP - historical chart - 1961-1989




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.

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