Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.92%−0.17% (-8.3%)
Year 2025Rank #61 GlobalPeak 3.61% (1968)Source World Bank
Norway Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Norway's military spending stood at 1.92% in 2025, a decline of +0.17% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.92% by 2025. Norway ranked 61st globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Norway matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Norway's military spending?▾
Norway's military spending was 1.92% in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 8.3% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Norway?▾
Norway's military spending peaked at 3.61% in 1968.
What was the lowest military spending in Norway?▾
The lowest military spending in Norway was 1.37% in 2008.
How does Norway rank in military spending?▾
Norway ranks 61st 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 Norway in 2025?▾
Norway's military spending is projected to reach 1.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Norway in 2025?▾
The military spending of Norway in 2025 was 1.92%. This ranks 61st in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_norway_military-spending,
title = {Norway Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}