Fiji Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Fiji's military spending was 1.19% in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 9.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1968–2025.
Overview
Fiji's military spending stood at 1.19% in 2025, a decline of +0.13% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.19% by 2025. Fiji ranked 100th globally.
Fiji’s military expenditure has risen modestly from a low of 0.19 in 1970 to an all‑time peak of 2.27 in 1989, before settling at 1.19 in 2025, ranking 100th globally. Over the 58‑year series, the island nation’s spending has fluctuated but remained well below the regional averages of peers such as Tanzania (1.22) and Malawi (1.18). The 1989 surge coincided with heightened internal security concerns and regional geopolitical shifts, while the subsequent decline reflects a reallocation of fiscal resources toward social services and disaster resilience. Despite the modest upward movement since the early 2000s, Fiji’s military budget remains a small share of government outlays, suggesting limited capacity for large‑scale procurement or force expansion. Continued economic growth and climate‑related security challenges could prompt a gradual increase in defense spending, whereas sustained fiscal prudence may keep the trajectory relatively flat.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.02% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.19% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.19% | −0.13% | #100 |
| 2024 | 1.31% | −0.02% | #56 |
| 2023 | 1.33% | −0.03% | #58 |
| 2022 | 1.36% | −0.24% | #67 |
| 2021 | 1.60% | −0.01% | #86 |
| 2020 | 1.61% | +0.16% | #79 |
| 2019 | 1.45% | −0.01% | #77 |
| 2018 | 1.46% | +0.05% | #82 |
| 2017 | 1.40% | +0.30% | #80 |
| 2016 | 1.10% | +0.19% | #50 |
| 2015 | 0.91% | −0.63% | #32 |
| 2014 | 1.54% | +0.15% | #87 |
| 2013 | 1.39% | −0.10% | #78 |
| 2012 | 1.49% | −0.12% | #85 |
| 2011 | 1.61% | +0.01% | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Fiji matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiji's military spending was 1.19% in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 9.5% decrease from the previous year.
Fiji's military spending peaked at 2.27% in 1989.
The lowest military spending in Fiji was 0.19% in 1970.
Fiji ranks 100th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Fiji's military spending is projected to reach 1.19% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Fiji in 2025 was 1.19%. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_fiji_military-spending,
title = {Fiji Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/fiji/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}