Eritrea: Military spending, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2003 is 20.87 percent, an increase from 20.67 percent in 2002. In comparison, the world average is 2.20 percent, based on data from 152 countries. Historically, the average for Eritrea from 1993 to 2003 is 22.64 percent. The minimum value, 11.86 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 34.38 percent was recorded in 1999. See the global rankings 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.