Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.22%−0.02% (-8.0%)
Year 2025Rank #147 GlobalPeak 1.67% (1980)Source World Bank
Ireland Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Ireland's military spending stood at 0.22% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.22% by 2025. Ireland ranked 147th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ireland's military spending?▾
Ireland's military spending was 0.22% in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 8.0% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Ireland?▾
Ireland's military spending peaked at 1.67% in 1980.
What was the lowest military spending in Ireland?▾
The lowest military spending in Ireland was 0.21% in 2022.
How does Ireland rank in military spending?▾
Ireland ranks 147th 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 Ireland in 2025?▾
Ireland's military spending is projected to reach 0.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Ireland in 2025?▾
The military spending of Ireland in 2025 was 0.22%. This ranks 147th in the world.
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Ireland Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/ireland/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_ireland_military-spending,
title = {Ireland Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}