Burkina Faso Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Burkina Faso's military spending was 5.30% in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 13.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's military spending stood at 5.30% in 2025, a rise of +0.62% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.30% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 9th globally.
Burkina Faso's military spending has exhibited a marked increase over the past six and a half decades, rising from 0.68% of its GDP in 1960 to 5.30% in 2025. This represents a 783% increase, with the peak value being reached in 2025, mirroring the global trend of rising military expenditures. Among its regional peers, Burkina Faso's military spending ranks closely behind Armenia's 5.52% and above Jordan's 4.85%. Notably, the country's military spending has surpassed its 1960 trough, indicating a sustained shift towards increased defense allocations. The upward trajectory suggests a long-term commitment to military modernization and capacity building. However, a significant external military threat or a substantial increase in development aid could potentially alter this trajectory, potentially leading to a reevaluation of the country's defense priorities and subsequent adjustments to its military spending.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 6.68% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.99% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.30% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.30% | +0.62% | #9 |
| 2024 | 4.68% | +0.60% | #136 |
| 2023 | 4.08% | +1.10% | #138 |
| 2022 | 2.98% | +0.65% | #130 |
| 2021 | 2.33% | +0.22% | #119 |
| 2020 | 2.11% | −0.10% | #108 |
| 2019 | 2.21% | +0.29% | #118 |
| 2018 | 1.93% | +0.56% | #106 |
| 2017 | 1.36% | +0.20% | #77 |
| 2016 | 1.17% | −0.09% | #59 |
| 2015 | 1.25% | −0.02% | #71 |
| 2014 | 1.27% | +0.04% | #70 |
| 2013 | 1.24% | +0.06% | #67 |
| 2012 | 1.18% | +0.03% | #59 |
| 2011 | 1.15% | −0.07% | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's military spending was 5.30% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 13.3% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's military spending peaked at 5.30% in 2025.
The lowest military spending in Burkina Faso was 0.68% in 1960.
Burkina Faso ranks 9th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's military spending is projected to reach 5.30% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 5.30%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Burkina Faso Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}