Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
3.10%−0.48% (-13.5%)
Year 2025Rank #25 GlobalPeak 7.53% (1998)Source World Bank
Brunei Darussalam Military Spending (1971–2025)
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's military spending stood at 3.10% in 2025, a decline of +0.48% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.10% by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 25th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Brunei Darussalam's military spending?▾
Brunei Darussalam's military spending was 3.10% in 2025. Ranked 25th globally. This represents a 13.5% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Brunei Darussalam?▾
Brunei Darussalam's military spending peaked at 7.53% in 1998.
What was the lowest military spending in Brunei Darussalam?▾
The lowest military spending in Brunei Darussalam was 2.03% in 1974.
How does Brunei Darussalam rank in military spending?▾
Brunei Darussalam ranks 25th 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 Brunei Darussalam in 2025?▾
Brunei Darussalam's military spending is projected to reach 3.10% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Brunei Darussalam in 2025?▾
The military spending of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 3.10%. This ranks 25th in the world.
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title = {Brunei Darussalam Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}