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Spain Highest Military Spending

2.97% in 1984
Military expenditure as % of GDP · World Bank

The highest military spending in Spain was 2.97% in 1984. The top 5 years were: 1984 (2.97%), 1985 (2.95%), 1983 (2.94%), 1982 (2.66%), 1986 (2.63%).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
Spain Top 5 Highest Military Spending Years
RankYearValue
1st 1984 2.97%
2nd 1985 2.95%
3rd 1983 2.94%
4th 1982 2.66%
5th 1986 2.63%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2025 1.49% +0.05% 82nd
2024 1.43% −0.04% 63rd
2023 1.47% +0.07% 66th
2022 1.41% +0.07% 73rd
2021 1.34% −0.02% 63rd
2020 1.35% +0.13% 58th
2019 1.22% −0.02% 55th
2018 1.25% +0.02% 63rd
2017 1.22% +0.09% 60th
2016 1.13% −0.13% 52nd
2015 1.26% +0.01% 72nd
2014 1.25% −0.02% 68th
2013 1.27% −0.15% 69th
2012 1.42% +0.09% 79th
2011 1.33% −0.06% 69th
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Source: World Bank (MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS)
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