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El Salvador Military Spending

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

1.23% +0.04% (+3.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #97 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 1.18% - -
2026* trend 1.20% - -
2025* trend 1.23% - -
2025 1.23% +0.04% #97
2024 1.19% −0.15% #49
2023 1.34% −0.10% #59
2022 1.43% +0.22% #75
2021 1.21% −0.17% #53
2020 1.38% +0.20% #63
2019 1.18% +0.05% #51
2018 1.13% +0.09% #49
2017 1.04% +0.02% #46
2016 1.02% −0.03% #43
2015 1.06% +0.02% #45
2014 1.04% −0.04% #49
2013 1.08% +0.03% #55
2012 1.05% −0.04% #44
2011 1.09% −0.00% #44
Show all years (1965-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

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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@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_military-spending, title = {El Salvador Military Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/military-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }