Bosnia and Herzegovina Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's military spending was 0.69% in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 8.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's military spending stood at 0.69% in 2025, a decline of +0.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.69% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 128th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s military expenditure has fallen sharply over the 24‑year series, sliding from an all‑time peak of 3.90 % of GDP in 2002 to a trough of 0.69 % in 2025, placing the country at rank 128 globally. The decline reflects a sustained reallocation of resources away from defence amid broader fiscal consolidation and the country’s integration into Euro‑Atlantic structures, which have reduced perceived security threats. By 2025 Bosnia and Herzegovina’s spending aligns closely with Switzerland’s 0.69 % share and remains only slightly above Madagascar’s 0.68 %, while remaining below peers such as Côte d’Ivoire (0.74 %) and Indonesia (0.76 %). The persistent downward trajectory suggests that unless regional security dynamics shift or domestic political pressures demand higher defence outlays, the share of GDP devoted to the military is likely to remain at historically low levels in the near future.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.65% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.69% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.69% | −0.06% | #128 |
| 2024 | 0.75% | +0.03% | #24 |
| 2023 | 0.72% | −0.03% | #20 |
| 2022 | 0.75% | −0.13% | #25 |
| 2021 | 0.89% | +0.06% | #31 |
| 2020 | 0.83% | +0.02% | #25 |
| 2019 | 0.81% | −0.03% | #29 |
| 2018 | 0.84% | −0.01% | #30 |
| 2017 | 0.85% | −0.07% | #28 |
| 2016 | 0.92% | −0.07% | #30 |
| 2015 | 0.99% | −0.04% | #39 |
| 2014 | 1.03% | −0.06% | #48 |
| 2013 | 1.09% | −0.06% | #56 |
| 2012 | 1.15% | +0.01% | #55 |
| 2011 | 1.14% | −0.14% | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's military spending was 0.69% in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 8.0% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's military spending peaked at 3.90% in 2002.
The lowest military spending in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 0.69% in 2025.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 128th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's military spending is projected to reach 0.69% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 0.69%. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_military-spending,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}