Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.94%−0.06% (-6.1%)
Year 2025Rank #115 GlobalPeak 5.50% (1979)Source World Bank
Kenya Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Kenya's military spending stood at 0.94% in 2025, a decline of +0.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.94% by 2025. Kenya ranked 115th globally.
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Kenya 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
What is Kenya's military spending?▾
Kenya's military spending was 0.94% in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Kenya?▾
Kenya's military spending peaked at 5.50% in 1979.
What was the lowest military spending in Kenya?▾
The lowest military spending in Kenya was 0.08% in 1962.
How does Kenya rank in military spending?▾
Kenya ranks 115th 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 Kenya in 2025?▾
Kenya's military spending is projected to reach 0.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Kenya in 2025?▾
The military spending of Kenya in 2025 was 0.94%. This ranks 115th in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_kenya_military-spending,
title = {Kenya Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}