Seychelles Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Seychelles's military spending was 1.12% in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 4.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Seychelles's military spending stood at 1.12% in 2025, a decline of +0.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.12% by 2025. Seychelles ranked 105th globally.
Seychelles' military spending has exhibited a notable decline since the 1990s, with the ratio to GDP peaking at 4.73 in 1992. This marked a significant increase from the 1985 level of 4.29, indicating a substantial allocation of resources towards defense during this period. However, by 2010, the country's military spending had plummeted to a low of 0.74, a decrease of nearly 84% from its peak. The most recent data available indicates that Seychelles' military spending has continued to trend downwards, with a 2025 value of 1.12, ranking 105th globally. This is comparable to several peer countries, including Rwanda, which also reported a 2025 military spending ratio of 1.15. A continued decline in military spending could be expected if the country maintains its commitment to non-interventionist foreign policy and prioritizes economic development over defense expenditures.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.85% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.99% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.12% | −0.06% | #105 |
| 2024 | 1.18% | −0.31% | #47 |
| 2023 | 1.49% | +0.35% | #69 |
| 2022 | 1.14% | −1.32% | #45 |
| 2021 | 2.46% | +1.09% | #123 |
| 2020 | 1.37% | +0.21% | #61 |
| 2019 | 1.16% | −0.04% | #49 |
| 2018 | 1.21% | −0.12% | #59 |
| 2017 | 1.33% | −0.07% | #70 |
| 2016 | 1.40% | +0.13% | #75 |
| 2015 | 1.26% | −0.96% | #73 |
| 2014 | 2.23% | +1.19% | #117 |
| 2013 | 1.04% | +0.10% | #47 |
| 2012 | 0.94% | +0.08% | #34 |
| 2011 | 0.86% | +0.12% | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's military spending was 1.12% in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 4.9% decrease from the previous year.
Seychelles's military spending peaked at 4.73% in 1992.
The lowest military spending in Seychelles was 0.74% in 2010.
Seychelles ranks 105th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's military spending is projected to reach 1.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Seychelles in 2025 was 1.12%. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_military-spending,
title = {Seychelles Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}