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Morocco Military Spending

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

3.40% −0.11% (-3.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #20 Global Peak 6.62% (1977) Source World Bank

Morocco Military Spending (1960–2025)

Overview

Morocco's military spending stood at 3.40% in 2025, a decline of +0.11% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.40% by 2025. Morocco ranked 20th globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 3.19% - -
2026* trend 3.30% - -
2025* trend 3.40% - -
2025 3.40% −0.11% #20
2024 3.52% −0.08% #131
2023 3.59% −0.22% #135
2022 3.81% +0.06% #136
2021 3.75% −0.23% #140
2020 3.98% +1.11% #139
2019 2.87% −0.04% #129
2018 2.90% −0.04% #134
2017 2.95% −0.04% #126
2016 2.98% +0.02% #126
2015 2.96% −0.44% #126
2014 3.40% −0.41% #133
2013 3.81% +0.34% #135
2012 3.46% +0.17% #133
2011 3.30% −0.09% #126
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.6% GDP growth 7.8% C/A balance 1.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. 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 Morocco's military spending?

Morocco's military spending was 3.40% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Morocco?

Morocco's military spending peaked at 6.62% in 1977.

What was the lowest military spending in Morocco?

The lowest military spending in Morocco was 2.32% in 1960.

How does Morocco rank in military spending?

Morocco ranks 20th 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 Morocco in 2025?

Morocco's military spending is projected to reach 3.40% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the military spending of Morocco in 2025?

The military spending of Morocco in 2025 was 3.40%. This ranks 20th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_morocco_military-spending, title = {Morocco Military Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/military-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }