Ecuador Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Ecuador's military spending was 2.15% in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's military spending stood at 2.15% in 2025, a decline of +0.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.15% by 2025. Ecuador ranked 50th globally.
Ecuador's military spending has been a subject of fluctuation over the past 66 years, with its all-time peak of 3.24% of GDP in 2009 and a trough of 1.21% in 1992. The country's military spending as a percentage of GDP has generally trended downwards, from 2.38% in 1960 to 2.15% in 2025, placing it at the 50th spot globally. This is comparable to North Macedonia, which had a military spending of 2.20% of GDP in 2025, and slightly below Iran, Islamic Republic of, which had a spending of 2.11% in the same year. Ecuador's military spending has been influenced by various regional and global events, including the economic crisis of the 1990s and the subsequent shift in security priorities. In recent years, the country has faced security challenges in the border regions and concerns over the growing presence of Venezuelan migrants, which could potentially lead to increased military spending if not adequately addressed through diplomacy and international cooperation. If Ecuador's security situation deteriorates further, a significant increase in military spending could be expected.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.06% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.15% | −0.08% | #50 |
| 2024 | 2.22% | −0.04% | #103 |
| 2023 | 2.27% | +0.05% | #111 |
| 2022 | 2.22% | −0.02% | #117 |
| 2021 | 2.24% | −0.22% | #115 |
| 2020 | 2.46% | +0.28% | #120 |
| 2019 | 2.18% | −0.19% | #115 |
| 2018 | 2.37% | +0.01% | #124 |
| 2017 | 2.36% | −0.22% | #119 |
| 2016 | 2.57% | −0.10% | #122 |
| 2015 | 2.67% | −0.04% | #123 |
| 2014 | 2.71% | −0.12% | #125 |
| 2013 | 2.83% | −0.12% | #125 |
| 2012 | 2.95% | −0.15% | #125 |
| 2011 | 3.11% | +0.03% | #123 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador's military spending was 2.15% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's military spending peaked at 3.24% in 2009.
The lowest military spending in Ecuador was 1.21% in 1992.
Ecuador ranks 50th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's military spending is projected to reach 2.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Ecuador in 2025 was 2.15%. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_military-spending,
title = {Ecuador Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}