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Brunei Darussalam Military Spending

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

3.10% −0.48% (-13.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #25 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 3.02% - -
2026* trend 3.06% - -
2025* trend 3.10% - -
2025 3.10% −0.48% #25
2024 3.58% +0.60% #132
2023 2.98% +0.36% #127
2022 2.61% −0.62% #126
2021 3.24% −0.40% #133
2020 3.63% +0.56% #137
2019 3.08% +0.44% #130
2018 2.64% −0.23% #127
2017 2.87% −0.67% #124
2016 3.54% +0.26% #134
2015 3.28% +0.19% #132
2014 3.09% +0.81% #129
2013 2.28% +0.12% #116
2012 2.16% −0.08% #112
2011 2.24% −0.61% #106
Show all years (1971-2025)
* 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 +25.4% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.6%
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

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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