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Dominican Republic Military Spending

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

0.79% +0.01% (+0.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #125 Global Peak 5.23% (1960) Source World Bank

Dominican Republic Military Spending (1960–2025)

Overview

Dominican Republic's military spending stood at 0.79% in 2025, a rise of +0.01% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.79% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 125th globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 0.83% - -
2026* trend 0.81% - -
2025* trend 0.79% - -
2025 0.79% +0.01% #125
2024 0.78% +0.00% #27
2023 0.78% +0.10% #25
2022 0.68% +0.03% #20
2021 0.65% −0.10% #17
2020 0.75% +0.06% #21
2019 0.69% −0.00% #20
2018 0.69% +0.03% #23
2017 0.67% +0.03% #18
2016 0.63% −0.01% #16
2015 0.64% −0.01% #17
2014 0.65% +0.04% #17
2013 0.61% −0.04% #18
2012 0.65% +0.05% #18
2011 0.60% −0.06% #18
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 51.5% Rate 32.6% Gap -18.8pp Reserves YoY +195.6%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dominican Republic's military spending?

Dominican Republic's military spending was 0.79% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic's military spending peaked at 5.23% in 1960.

What was the lowest military spending in Dominican Republic?

The lowest military spending in Dominican Republic was 0.35% in 1991.

How does Dominican Republic rank in military spending?

Dominican Republic ranks 125th 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 Dominican Republic in 2025?

Dominican Republic's military spending is projected to reach 0.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the military spending of Dominican Republic in 2025?

The military spending of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 0.79%. This ranks 125th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_military-spending, title = {Dominican Republic Military Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/military-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }