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Panama Military Spending

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

0.97% +0.02% (+2.4%)
Year 1999 Rank #28 Global Peak 2.11% (1988) Source World Bank

Panama Military Spending (1987–1999)

Overview

Panama's military spending stood at 0.97% in 1999, a rise of +0.02% from 1998. Panama ranked 28th globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
1999 0.97% +0.02% #28
1998 0.95% −0.22% #25
1997 1.17% +0.08% #36
1996 1.09% −0.03% #34
1995 1.12% −0.08% #34
1994 1.19% −0.01% #32
1993 1.20% +0.12% #31
1992 1.08% −0.15% #20
1991 1.23% −0.03% #21
1990 1.26% −0.83% #23
1989 2.08% −0.03% #45
1988 2.11% +0.27% #41
1987 1.84% #35

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +17.9% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 0.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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 Panama's military spending?

Panama's military spending was 0.97% in 1999. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Panama?

Panama's military spending peaked at 2.11% in 1988.

What was the lowest military spending in Panama?

The lowest military spending in Panama was 0.95% in 1998.

How does Panama rank in military spending?

Panama ranks 28th globally in military spending as of 1999.

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 military spending of Panama in 1999?

The military spending of Panama in 1999 was 0.97%. This ranks 28th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_panama_military-spending, title = {Panama Military Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/military-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }