Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.95%−0.05% (-5.3%)
Year 2025Rank #114 GlobalPeak 1.89% (1964)Source World Bank
Austria Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Austria's military spending stood at 0.95% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.95% by 2025. Austria ranked 114th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austria's military spending?▾
Austria's military spending was 0.95% in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Austria?▾
Austria's military spending peaked at 1.89% in 1964.
What was the lowest military spending in Austria?▾
The lowest military spending in Austria was 0.70% in 2015.
How does Austria rank in military spending?▾
Austria ranks 114th globally in military spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for military spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected military spending of Austria in 2025?▾
Austria's military spending is projected to reach 0.95% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Austria in 2025?▾
The military spending of Austria in 2025 was 0.95%. This ranks 114th in the world.
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BibTeX
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title = {Austria Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}