Kyrgyz Republic Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Kyrgyz Republic's military spending was 3.15% in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Kyrgyz Republic's military spending stood at 3.15% in 2025, a rise of +0.19% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.15% by 2025. Kyrgyz Republic ranked 24th globally.
Kyrgyz Republic’s military outlays have risen modestly since the early 1990s, climbing from 1.64 percent of GDP in 1992 to a peak of 3.85 percent in 2010 before settling at 3.15 percent in 2025, a level that ties it with Greece and places it 24th globally. The early‑1990s trough of 1.53 percent in 1993 reflected the fiscal constraints of post‑Soviet transition, while the 2010 high coincided with regional security concerns and increased procurement. Over the 34‑year span, the share of GDP devoted to defence has more than doubled, indicating a gradual shift toward a more robust security posture. Compared with peers such as Brunei Darussalam (3.10 percent) and the United States (3.25 percent), Kyrgyzstan’s spending remains modest but demonstrates a clear upward trajectory. Continued regional tensions or reforms in defence budgeting could either accelerate this rise or stabilize the current level in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 3.22% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.19% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.15% | +0.19% | #24 |
| 2024 | 2.97% | −0.49% | #123 |
| 2023 | 3.45% | +0.55% | #133 |
| 2022 | 2.90% | +0.06% | #128 |
| 2021 | 2.84% | −0.27% | #129 |
| 2020 | 3.11% | +0.40% | #129 |
| 2019 | 2.71% | −0.32% | #125 |
| 2018 | 3.03% | −0.08% | #136 |
| 2017 | 3.10% | −0.24% | #129 |
| 2016 | 3.34% | −0.11% | #131 |
| 2015 | 3.45% | +0.08% | #133 |
| 2014 | 3.38% | +0.18% | #132 |
| 2013 | 3.20% | −0.01% | #129 |
| 2012 | 3.21% | −0.19% | #130 |
| 2011 | 3.40% | −0.45% | #127 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kyrgyz Republic matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kyrgyz Republic's military spending was 3.15% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Kyrgyz Republic's military spending peaked at 3.85% in 2010.
The lowest military spending in Kyrgyz Republic was 1.53% in 1993.
Kyrgyz Republic ranks 24th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kyrgyz Republic's military spending is projected to reach 3.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Kyrgyz Republic in 2025 was 3.15%. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kyrgyz-republic_military-spending,
title = {Kyrgyz Republic Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kyrgyz-republic/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}