Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
2.48%−0.19% (-7.2%)
Year 2025Rank #36 GlobalPeak 6.99% (1986)Source World Bank
Pakistan Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Pakistan's military spending stood at 2.48% in 2025, a decline of +0.19% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.48% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 36th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Pakistan 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 Pakistan's military spending?▾
Pakistan's military spending was 2.48% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Pakistan?▾
Pakistan's military spending peaked at 6.99% in 1986.
What was the lowest military spending in Pakistan?▾
The lowest military spending in Pakistan was 2.48% in 2025.
How does Pakistan rank in military spending?▾
Pakistan ranks 36th 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 Pakistan in 2025?▾
Pakistan's military spending is projected to reach 2.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Pakistan in 2025?▾
The military spending of Pakistan in 2025 was 2.48%. This ranks 36th in the world.
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Pakistan Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/pakistan/military-spending
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title = {Pakistan Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}