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Benin Highest Military Spending

2.18% in 1964
Military expenditure as % of GDP · World Bank

The highest military spending in Benin was 2.18% in 1964. The top 5 years were: 1964 (2.18%), 1965 (2.11%), 1968 (2.07%), 1980 (2.03%), 1967 (1.98%).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
Benin Top 5 Highest Military Spending Years
RankYearValue
1st 1964 2.18%
2nd 1965 2.11%
3rd 1968 2.07%
4th 1980 2.03%
5th 1967 1.98%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2025 0.84% +0.12% 121st
2024 0.72% −0.04% 22nd
2023 0.76% +0.13% 23rd
2022 0.63% +0.08% 17th
2021 0.55% +0.09% 13th
2020 0.46% −0.01% 9th
2019 0.47% −0.16% 12th
2018 0.63% −0.29% 19th
2017 0.92% +0.25% 34th
2016 0.67% −0.12% 20th
2015 0.80% +0.10% 24th
2014 0.70% +0.01% 20th
2013 0.69% −0.01% 20th
2012 0.70% +0.04% 21st
2008 0.66% −0.00% 21st
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Source: World Bank (MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS)
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