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Djibouti Military Spending

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

2.63% −0.27% (-9.4%)
Year 2008 Rank #115 Global Peak 7.66% (1983) Source World Bank

Djibouti Military Spending (1978–2008)

Overview

Djibouti's military spending stood at 2.63% in 2008, a decline of +0.27% from 2007. Djibouti ranked 115th globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2008 2.63% −0.27% #115
2007 2.90% −1.69% #119
2006 4.59% +0.08% #141
2005 4.51% −1.10% #145
2004 5.61% +0.54% #146
2000 5.07% −0.41% #131
1999 5.48% −0.17% #127
1998 5.65% +0.18% #125
1997 5.47% +0.39% #126
1996 5.08% −0.71% #124
1995 5.79% +0.03% #126
1994 5.76% −0.40% #128
1993 6.16% −0.60% #128
1992 6.76% +0.11% #116
1991 6.65% −1.01% #107
Show all years (1978-2008)

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 +10.5% GDP growth 5.5% C/A balance 18.3%
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

Djibouti 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 Djibouti's military spending?

Djibouti's military spending was 2.63% in 2008. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 9.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Djibouti?

Djibouti's military spending peaked at 7.66% in 1983.

What was the lowest military spending in Djibouti?

The lowest military spending in Djibouti was 0.02% in 1979.

How does Djibouti rank in military spending?

Djibouti ranks 115th globally in military spending as of 2008.

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 military spending of Djibouti in 2008?

The military spending of Djibouti in 2008 was 2.63%. This ranks 115th in the world.

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