Algeria Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Algeria's military spending was 8.04% in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Algeria's military spending stood at 8.04% in 2025, a rise of +0.07% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.04% by 2025. Algeria ranked 2nd globally.
Algeria's military spending has experienced significant fluctuations over the 65-year coverage period, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 8.04, ranking second globally. This also marks the country's all-time peak, surpassing its previous records. In contrast, the all-time trough occurred in 1991, when military spending was at 1.21. Algeria's current spending is closely aligned with that of its peers, such as Israel, which has a military spending of 8.00. Notably, Algeria's military spending has seen a substantial increase to reach this point, with the country now outpacing other peers like Qatar, which has a spending of 7.70. As global geopolitical dynamics continue to shift, Algeria's military spending trend is likely to be influenced by regional security concerns and economic factors, which could alter its trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.37% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.71% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.04% | +0.07% | #2 |
| 2024 | 7.97% | +0.58% | #145 |
| 2023 | 7.39% | +3.33% | #148 |
| 2022 | 4.06% | −0.83% | #138 |
| 2021 | 4.89% | −1.00% | #145 |
| 2020 | 5.89% | +0.56% | #147 |
| 2019 | 5.33% | +0.40% | #148 |
| 2018 | 4.93% | −0.38% | #148 |
| 2017 | 5.31% | −0.35% | #147 |
| 2016 | 5.65% | +0.10% | #148 |
| 2015 | 5.55% | +0.59% | #147 |
| 2014 | 4.96% | +0.54% | #148 |
| 2013 | 4.42% | +0.32% | #145 |
| 2012 | 4.11% | +0.14% | #140 |
| 2011 | 3.96% | +0.77% | #134 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's military spending was 8.04% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Algeria's military spending peaked at 8.04% in 2025.
The lowest military spending in Algeria was 1.21% in 1991.
Algeria ranks 2nd globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's military spending is projected to reach 8.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Algeria in 2025 was 8.04%. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_military-spending,
title = {Algeria Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}