Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.23%+0.04% (+3.8%)
Year 2025Rank #97 GlobalPeak 6.59% (1985)Source World Bank
El Salvador Military Spending (1965–2025)
Overview
El Salvador's military spending stood at 1.23% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.23% by 2025. El Salvador ranked 97th globally.
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Salvador's military spending?▾
El Salvador's military spending was 1.23% in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in El Salvador?▾
El Salvador's military spending peaked at 6.59% in 1985.
What was the lowest military spending in El Salvador?▾
The lowest military spending in El Salvador was 0.63% in 1970.
How does El Salvador rank in military spending?▾
El Salvador ranks 97th 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 El Salvador in 2025?▾
El Salvador's military spending is projected to reach 1.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of El Salvador in 2025?▾
The military spending of El Salvador in 2025 was 1.23%. This ranks 97th in the world.
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El Salvador Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_military-spending,
title = {El Salvador Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}