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Greece Military Spending

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

3.15% +0.03% (+0.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #23 Global Peak 5.92% (1977) Source World Bank

Greece Military Spending (1960–2025)

Overview

Greece's military spending stood at 3.15% in 2025, a rise of +0.03% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.15% by 2025. Greece ranked 23rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 3.01% - -
2026* trend 3.08% - -
2025* trend 3.15% - -
2025 3.15% +0.03% #23
2024 3.13% +0.24% #126
2023 2.88% −1.12% #124
2022 4.00% +0.20% #137
2021 3.80% +0.78% #141
2020 3.02% +0.43% #127
2019 2.60% −0.10% #123
2018 2.70% +0.14% #128
2017 2.56% −0.02% #122
2016 2.57% +0.10% #121
2015 2.48% +0.11% #120
2014 2.37% −0.02% #121
2013 2.39% −0.09% #120
2012 2.48% −0.04% #119
2011 2.52% −0.24% #115
Show all years (1960-2025)
* 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 8.2% GDP growth 1.4% Unemployment 10.4%
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

Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. 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 Greece's military spending?

Greece's military spending was 3.15% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Greece?

Greece's military spending peaked at 5.92% in 1977.

What was the lowest military spending in Greece?

The lowest military spending in Greece was 2.37% in 2014.

How does Greece rank in military spending?

Greece ranks 23rd 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 Greece in 2025?

Greece's military spending is projected to reach 3.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the military spending of Greece in 2025?

The military spending of Greece in 2025 was 3.15%. This ranks 23rd in the world.

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