Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.40%+0.01% (+2.9%)
Year 2025Rank #143 GlobalPeak 2.66% (1968)Source World Bank
Ghana Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Ghana's military spending stood at 0.40% in 2025, a rise of +0.01% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.40% by 2025. Ghana ranked 143rd globally.
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ghana's military spending?▾
Ghana's military spending was 0.40% in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Ghana?▾
Ghana's military spending peaked at 2.66% in 1968.
What was the lowest military spending in Ghana?▾
The lowest military spending in Ghana was 0.26% in 2002.
How does Ghana rank in military spending?▾
Ghana ranks 143rd 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 Ghana in 2025?▾
Ghana's military spending is projected to reach 0.40% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Ghana in 2025?▾
The military spending of Ghana in 2025 was 0.40%. This ranks 143rd in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_ghana_military-spending,
title = {Ghana Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}