Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
2.79%−0.05% (-1.7%)
Year 2025Rank #29 GlobalPeak 5.68% (1977)Source World Bank
Singapore Military Spending (1970–2025)
Overview
Singapore's military spending stood at 2.79% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.79% by 2025. Singapore ranked 29th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Singapore's military spending?▾
Singapore's military spending was 2.79% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Singapore?▾
Singapore's military spending peaked at 5.68% in 1977.
What was the lowest military spending in Singapore?▾
The lowest military spending in Singapore was 2.41% in 2022.
How does Singapore rank in military spending?▾
Singapore ranks 29th 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 Singapore in 2025?▾
Singapore's military spending is projected to reach 2.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Singapore in 2025?▾
The military spending of Singapore in 2025 was 2.79%. This ranks 29th in the world.
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Singapore Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/singapore/military-spending
BibTeX
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title = {Singapore Military Spending},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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