Slovenia Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Slovenia's military spending was 1.42% in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 8.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's military spending stood at 1.42% in 2025, a rise of +0.11% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.42% by 2025. Slovenia ranked 84th globally.
Slovenia's military spending has exhibited a downward trend since its peak in 1992, when it accounted for 2.25% of the country's GDP, a value it has not surpassed since. The country's military expenditure has fluctuated over the years, reaching an all-time trough of 0.94% in 2015, before rising to 1.42% in 2025, ranking 84th globally. This trend is comparable to that of Lesotho, which also has a relatively low military spending, ranking closely with Slovenia in 2025. Slovenia's military spending has been steadily decreasing, whereas Spain, a peer country, has seen its military spending increase in recent years, reaching 1.49% in 2025. A potential shift in Slovenia's military spending trajectory could be driven by changes in regional security dynamics, with a possible increase in spending to address perceived security threats, which would reverse the current downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.53% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.42% | +0.11% | #84 |
| 2024 | 1.31% | −0.01% | #55 |
| 2023 | 1.32% | +0.03% | #56 |
| 2022 | 1.30% | +0.06% | #56 |
| 2021 | 1.24% | +0.17% | #55 |
| 2020 | 1.07% | +0.00% | #41 |
| 2019 | 1.06% | +0.08% | #42 |
| 2018 | 0.99% | −0.00% | #38 |
| 2017 | 0.99% | −0.02% | #41 |
| 2016 | 1.02% | +0.08% | #42 |
| 2015 | 0.94% | −0.04% | #34 |
| 2014 | 0.98% | −0.08% | #42 |
| 2013 | 1.06% | −0.12% | #51 |
| 2012 | 1.18% | −0.12% | #61 |
| 2011 | 1.30% | −0.32% | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia 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
Slovenia's military spending was 1.42% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 8.2% increase from the previous year.
Slovenia's military spending peaked at 2.25% in 1992.
The lowest military spending in Slovenia was 0.94% in 2015.
Slovenia ranks 84th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's military spending is projected to reach 1.42% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Slovenia in 2025 was 1.42%. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_military-spending,
title = {Slovenia Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}