Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.68%−0.02% (-3.4%)
Year 2025Rank #130 GlobalPeak 2.98% (1981)Source World Bank
Madagascar Military Spending (1961–2025)
Overview
Madagascar's military spending stood at 0.68% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.68% by 2025. Madagascar ranked 130th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Madagascar's military spending?▾
Madagascar's military spending was 0.68% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Madagascar?▾
Madagascar's military spending peaked at 2.98% in 1981.
What was the lowest military spending in Madagascar?▾
The lowest military spending in Madagascar was 0.50% in 2016.
How does Madagascar rank in military spending?▾
Madagascar ranks 130th 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 Madagascar in 2025?▾
Madagascar's military spending is projected to reach 0.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Madagascar in 2025?▾
The military spending of Madagascar in 2025 was 0.68%. This ranks 130th in the world.
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Madagascar Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/madagascar/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_madagascar_military-spending,
title = {Madagascar Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}