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Nepal Military Spending

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

0.90% −0.08% (-8.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #118 Global Peak 1.69% (2005) Source World Bank

Nepal Military Spending (1970–2025)

Overview

Nepal's military spending stood at 0.90% in 2025, a decline of +0.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.90% by 2025. Nepal ranked 118th globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 0.73% - -
2026* trend 0.82% - -
2025* trend 0.90% - -
2025 0.90% −0.08% #118
2024 0.98% −0.09% #37
2023 1.07% −0.09% #39
2022 1.16% −0.06% #47
2021 1.22% −0.11% #54
2020 1.32% +0.09% #55
2019 1.24% −0.11% #56
2018 1.35% −0.13% #75
2017 1.48% +0.02% #85
2016 1.47% +0.10% #83
2015 1.37% −0.07% #81
2014 1.43% +0.09% #81
2013 1.34% +0.10% #73
2012 1.24% −0.11% #69
2011 1.35% −0.02% #70
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nepal's military spending?

Nepal's military spending was 0.90% in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Nepal?

Nepal's military spending peaked at 1.69% in 2005.

What was the lowest military spending in Nepal?

The lowest military spending in Nepal was 0.59% in 1970.

How does Nepal rank in military spending?

Nepal ranks 118th 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 Nepal in 2025?

Nepal's military spending is projected to reach 0.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the military spending of Nepal in 2025?

The military spending of Nepal in 2025 was 0.90%. This ranks 118th in the world.

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