Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.64%+0.09% (+15.5%)
Year 2025Rank #133 GlobalPeak 10.32% (1969)Source World Bank
Nigeria Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Nigeria's military spending stood at 0.64% in 2025, a rise of +0.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.64% by 2025. Nigeria ranked 133rd globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Nigeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Nigeria's military spending?▾
Nigeria's military spending was 0.64% in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 15.5% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Nigeria?▾
Nigeria's military spending peaked at 10.32% in 1969.
What was the lowest military spending in Nigeria?▾
The lowest military spending in Nigeria was 0.35% in 2006.
How does Nigeria rank in military spending?▾
Nigeria ranks 133rd 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 Nigeria in 2025?▾
Nigeria's military spending is projected to reach 0.64% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Nigeria in 2025?▾
The military spending of Nigeria in 2025 was 0.64%. This ranks 133rd in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_nigeria_military-spending,
title = {Nigeria Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}