Jordan Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Jordan's military spending was 4.85% in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Jordan's military spending stood at 4.85% in 2025, a rise of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.85% by 2025. Jordan ranked 10th globally.
Jordan's military spending, as a percentage of its GDP, has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years. The country's military expenditure peaked in 1968 at 24.06 percent, a period marked by heightened regional tensions following the Six-Day War. Conversely, military spending hit an all-time low in 2015, at 4.19 percent, likely due to a combination of factors including shifting regional priorities and economic constraints. As of 2025, Jordan's military spending has rebounded to 4.85 percent, ranking it tenth globally. This value is slightly higher than that of Libya, which ranks eleventh at 4.71 percent. In comparison to peer countries like Armenia, which has a higher military spending percentage of 5.52 percent, Jordan's spending remains relatively modest. However, any significant escalation of regional conflicts or a renewed focus on national security could potentially drive Jordan's military spending upwards, away from its current trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.91% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.88% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.85% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.85% | +0.05% | #10 |
| 2024 | 4.80% | −0.01% | #137 |
| 2023 | 4.81% | +0.01% | #140 |
| 2022 | 4.80% | +0.10% | #146 |
| 2021 | 4.70% | −0.00% | #144 |
| 2020 | 4.70% | +0.14% | #143 |
| 2019 | 4.57% | +0.01% | #143 |
| 2018 | 4.56% | −0.12% | #146 |
| 2017 | 4.68% | +0.25% | #146 |
| 2016 | 4.44% | +0.25% | #141 |
| 2015 | 4.19% | −0.02% | #136 |
| 2014 | 4.20% | +0.01% | #142 |
| 2013 | 4.19% | −0.46% | #143 |
| 2012 | 4.66% | −0.75% | #144 |
| 2011 | 5.40% | −0.34% | #139 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's military spending was 4.85% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's military spending peaked at 24.06% in 1968.
The lowest military spending in Jordan was 4.19% in 2015.
Jordan ranks 10th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's military spending is projected to reach 4.85% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Jordan in 2025 was 4.85%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_military-spending,
title = {Jordan Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}