Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.93%+0.02% (+2.2%)
Year 2025Rank #116 GlobalPeak 8.21% (1977)Source World Bank
Peru Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Peru's military spending stood at 0.93% in 2025, a rise of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.93% by 2025. Peru ranked 116th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Peru 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 Peru's military spending?▾
Peru's military spending was 0.93% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Peru?▾
Peru's military spending peaked at 8.21% in 1977.
What was the lowest military spending in Peru?▾
The lowest military spending in Peru was 0.91% in 2024.
How does Peru rank in military spending?▾
Peru ranks 116th 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 Peru in 2025?▾
Peru's military spending is projected to reach 0.93% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Peru in 2025?▾
The military spending of Peru in 2025 was 0.93%. This ranks 116th in the world.
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Peru Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/peru/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_peru_military-spending,
title = {Peru Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}