Indonesia Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Indonesia's military spending was 0.76% in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1974–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's military spending stood at 0.76% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.76% by 2025. Indonesia ranked 126th globally.
Indonesia's military spending has fluctuated significantly over the past five decades, reflecting the country's complex security landscape. At its peak in 1975, military expenditure as a percentage of GDP reached 3.49%, a level surpassed by only a few nations globally. Conversely, the lowest recorded military spending in Indonesia occurred during the global financial crisis of 2009, when it dipped to 0.57% of GDP. Since then, military spending has gradually increased, with the latest available data from the World Bank indicating a value of 0.76% in 2025. This places Indonesia at #126 globally, ahead of countries like Côte d'Ivoire (0.74%) and behind nations such as the Dominican Republic (0.79%). The country's military spending trajectory is likely to be influenced by ongoing regional security concerns, including maritime disputes with neighboring nations. A significant escalation of these tensions or a major security crisis could shift Indonesia's military spending trajectory upwards.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.73% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.75% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.76% | −0.02% | #126 |
| 2024 | 0.78% | −0.04% | #26 |
| 2023 | 0.82% | +0.05% | #27 |
| 2022 | 0.77% | +0.03% | #28 |
| 2021 | 0.74% | −0.14% | #22 |
| 2020 | 0.89% | +0.16% | #28 |
| 2019 | 0.73% | +0.01% | #24 |
| 2018 | 0.72% | −0.15% | #25 |
| 2017 | 0.87% | +0.07% | #29 |
| 2016 | 0.79% | −0.09% | #24 |
| 2015 | 0.88% | +0.10% | #29 |
| 2014 | 0.78% | −0.14% | #25 |
| 2013 | 0.92% | +0.21% | #34 |
| 2012 | 0.71% | +0.06% | #23 |
| 2011 | 0.65% | +0.04% | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
US-China relations, particularly concerning trade and business as tracked in the Trump 2.0 era, can influence regional stability in Southeast Asia. Shifts in these major power dynamics could indirectly prompt Indonesia
Frequently Asked Questions
Indonesia's military spending was 0.76% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Indonesia's military spending peaked at 3.49% in 1975.
The lowest military spending in Indonesia was 0.57% in 2009.
Indonesia ranks 126th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Indonesia's military spending is projected to reach 0.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Indonesia in 2025 was 0.76%. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_military-spending,
title = {Indonesia Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}