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Mexico Military Spending

Military expenditure as % of GDP  MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS

0.83% −0.06% (-7.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #122 Global Peak 0.89% (2024) Source World Bank

Mexico Military Spending (1960–2025)

Overview

Mexico's military spending stood at 0.83% in 2025, a decline of +0.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.83% by 2025. Mexico ranked 122nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 0.90% - -
2026* trend 0.86% - -
2025* trend 0.83% - -
2025 0.83% −0.06% #122
2024 0.89% +0.23% #29
2023 0.66% −0.03% #18
2022 0.69% +0.03% #23
2021 0.66% −0.06% #18
2020 0.72% +0.21% #18
2019 0.51% +0.04% #14
2018 0.46% +0.04% #10
2017 0.42% −0.06% #9
2016 0.48% +0.03% #12
2015 0.45% −0.04% #9
2014 0.50% +0.01% #13
2013 0.49% +0.03% #12
2012 0.46% +0.01% #5
2011 0.45% +0.01% #7
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.6% Rate 23.7% Gap +7.2pp Reserves YoY -0.1%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mexico's military spending?

Mexico's military spending was 0.83% in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Mexico?

Mexico's military spending peaked at 0.89% in 2024.

What was the lowest military spending in Mexico?

The lowest military spending in Mexico was 0.30% in 2006.

How does Mexico rank in military spending?

Mexico ranks 122nd 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 Mexico in 2025?

Mexico's military spending is projected to reach 0.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the military spending of Mexico in 2025?

The military spending of Mexico in 2025 was 0.83%. This ranks 122nd in the world.

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