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Congo, Republic of Military Spending

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

1.04% −0.14% (-12.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #106 Global Peak 4.95% (1977) Source World Bank

Congo, Republic of Military Spending (1970–2025)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's military spending stood at 1.04% in 2025, a decline of +0.14% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.04% by 2025. Congo, Republic of ranked 106th globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 0.41% - -
2026* trend 0.72% - -
2025* trend 1.04% - -
2025 1.04% −0.14% #106
2024 1.19% −0.79% #48
2023 1.98% +0.07% #98
2022 1.91% −0.43% #104
2021 2.34% −0.26% #121
2020 2.60% +0.45% #122
2019 2.15% +0.17% #113
2018 1.98% −1.20% #112
2017 3.18% −1.42% #130
2016 4.59% +0.65% #142
2014 3.94% +1.90% #138
2013 2.04% +0.38% #111
2010 1.66% −0.13% #87
2008 1.79% −0.13% #92
2007 1.92% +0.35% #91
Show all years (1970-2025)
* 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 +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
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

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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 Congo, Republic of's military spending?

Congo, Republic of's military spending was 1.04% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 12.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Congo, Republic of?

Congo, Republic of's military spending peaked at 4.95% in 1977.

What was the lowest military spending in Congo, Republic of?

The lowest military spending in Congo, Republic of was 1.04% in 2025.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in military spending?

Congo, Republic of ranks 106th 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 Congo, Republic of in 2025?

Congo, Republic of's military spending is projected to reach 1.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the military spending of Congo, Republic of in 2025?

The military spending of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was 1.04%. This ranks 106th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_congo-republic-of_military-spending, title = {Congo, Republic of Military Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-republic-of/military-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }