Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.53%+0.07% (+15.4%)
Year 2025Rank #138 GlobalPeak 1.72% (2001)Source World Bank
Sierra Leone Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Sierra Leone's military spending stood at 0.53% in 2025, a rise of +0.07% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.53% by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 138th globally.
Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Leone's military spending?▾
Sierra Leone's military spending was 0.53% in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 15.4% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Sierra Leone?▾
Sierra Leone's military spending peaked at 1.72% in 2001.
What was the lowest military spending in Sierra Leone?▾
The lowest military spending in Sierra Leone was 0.22% in 1985.
How does Sierra Leone rank in military spending?▾
Sierra Leone ranks 138th 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 Sierra Leone in 2025?▾
Sierra Leone's military spending is projected to reach 0.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Sierra Leone in 2025?▾
The military spending of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 0.53%. This ranks 138th in the world.
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APA
Sierra Leone Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_military-spending,
title = {Sierra Leone Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}