Senegal Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Senegal's military spending was 1.56% in 2025, ranked 77th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Senegal's military spending stood at 1.56% in 2025, a decline of +0.01% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.56% by 2025. Senegal ranked 77th globally.
Senegal's military spending has fluctuated significantly over the past 47 years, with a notable decrease from the all-time peak of 3.43% of GDP in 1979 to a trough of 1.05% in 2000. The country has since experienced a gradual increase, with the latest available data from 2025 indicating a military spending rate of 1.56% of GDP, ranking 77 globally, a ranking shared with Italy and Uganda. This trend suggests that Senegal's military priorities have shifted, possibly in response to regional security concerns. The modest increase in military spending may also be driven by the need to modernize and strengthen its military capabilities to address emerging threats. A sustained commitment to regional security initiatives or a significant increase in defense spending could further alter the trajectory of Senegal's military spending.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.56% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.56% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.56% | −0.01% | #77 |
| 2024 | 1.57% | +0.09% | #69 |
| 2023 | 1.48% | −0.05% | #68 |
| 2022 | 1.52% | −0.23% | #79 |
| 2021 | 1.76% | +0.35% | #97 |
| 2020 | 1.41% | −0.12% | #69 |
| 2019 | 1.52% | −0.14% | #81 |
| 2018 | 1.67% | +0.20% | #92 |
| 2017 | 1.47% | −0.13% | #83 |
| 2016 | 1.60% | +0.39% | #94 |
| 2015 | 1.21% | −0.00% | #66 |
| 2014 | 1.21% | −0.04% | #67 |
| 2013 | 1.25% | +0.14% | #68 |
| 2012 | 1.11% | −0.18% | #50 |
| 2011 | 1.29% | +0.08% | #64 |
Analysis
Senegal's military spending was 1.56% in 2025, a decline of −0.01% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.56% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's military spending was 1.56% in 2025. Ranked 77th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Senegal's military spending peaked at 3.43% in 1979.
The lowest military spending in Senegal was 1.05% in 2000.
Senegal ranks 77th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's military spending is projected to reach 1.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Senegal in 2025 was 1.56%. This ranks 77th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_military-spending,
title = {Senegal Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}