Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.80%−0.15% (-15.4%)
Year 2025Rank #123 GlobalPeak 1.58% (1999)Source World Bank
Bangladesh Military Spending (1973–2025)
Overview
Bangladesh's military spending stood at 0.80% in 2025, a decline of +0.15% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.80% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 123rd globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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 Bangladesh's military spending?▾
Bangladesh's military spending was 0.80% in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 15.4% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Bangladesh?▾
Bangladesh's military spending peaked at 1.58% in 1999.
What was the lowest military spending in Bangladesh?▾
The lowest military spending in Bangladesh was 0.60% in 1974.
How does Bangladesh rank in military spending?▾
Bangladesh ranks 123rd 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 Bangladesh in 2025?▾
Bangladesh's military spending is projected to reach 0.80% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Bangladesh in 2025?▾
The military spending of Bangladesh in 2025 was 0.80%. This ranks 123rd in the world.
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@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_military-spending,
title = {Bangladesh Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}