Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.90%−0.08% (-8.1%)
Year 2025Rank #118 GlobalPeak 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.
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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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_nepal_military-spending,
title = {Nepal Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}