Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
6.49%−0.30% (-4.5%)
Year 2025Rank #7 GlobalPeak 6.85% (1963)Source World Bank
Myanmar Military Spending (1961–2025)
Overview
Myanmar's military spending stood at 6.49% in 2025, a decline of +0.30% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.49% by 2025. Myanmar ranked 7th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. 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 Myanmar's military spending?▾
Myanmar's military spending was 6.49% in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Myanmar?▾
Myanmar's military spending peaked at 6.85% in 1963.
What was the lowest military spending in Myanmar?▾
The lowest military spending in Myanmar was 1.48% in 2002.
How does Myanmar rank in military spending?▾
Myanmar ranks 7th 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 Myanmar in 2025?▾
Myanmar's military spending is projected to reach 6.49% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Myanmar in 2025?▾
The military spending of Myanmar in 2025 was 6.49%. This ranks 7th in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_military-spending,
title = {Myanmar Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}