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Austria Military Spending

Military expenditure as % of GDP  MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS

0.95% −0.05% (-5.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #114 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 0.99% - -
2026* trend 0.97% - -
2025* trend 0.95% - -
2025 0.95% −0.05% #114
2024 1.00% +0.13% #41
2023 0.87% +0.10% #30
2022 0.77% −0.11% #27
2021 0.87% −0.01% #29
2020 0.89% +0.13% #27
2019 0.75% +0.00% #26
2018 0.75% −0.01% #27
2017 0.76% +0.03% #22
2016 0.73% +0.03% #22
2015 0.70% −0.05% #20
2014 0.75% −0.00% #22
2013 0.76% −0.03% #24
2012 0.78% −0.01% #25
2011 0.80% −0.03% #23
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.6% GDP growth 4.9% C/A balance 1.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

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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@misc{historysaid_austria_military-spending, title = {Austria Military Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/military-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }