Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.88%−0.05% (-5.8%)
Year 2025Rank #119 GlobalPeak 3.85% (1972)Source World Bank
Paraguay Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Paraguay's military spending stood at 0.88% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.88% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 119th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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 Paraguay's military spending?▾
Paraguay's military spending was 0.88% in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 5.8% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Paraguay?▾
Paraguay's military spending peaked at 3.85% in 1972.
What was the lowest military spending in Paraguay?▾
The lowest military spending in Paraguay was 0.68% in 2008.
How does Paraguay rank in military spending?▾
Paraguay ranks 119th 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 Paraguay in 2025?▾
Paraguay's military spending is projected to reach 0.88% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Paraguay in 2025?▾
The military spending of Paraguay in 2025 was 0.88%. This ranks 119th in the world.
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@misc{historysaid_paraguay_military-spending,
title = {Paraguay Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}