Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.36%−0.06% (-4.5%)
Year 2025Rank #88 GlobalPeak 5.86% (1995)Source World Bank
Sri Lanka Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Sri Lanka's military spending stood at 1.36% in 2025, a decline of +0.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.36% by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 88th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Sri Lanka's military spending?▾
Sri Lanka's military spending was 1.36% in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Sri Lanka?▾
Sri Lanka's military spending peaked at 5.86% in 1995.
What was the lowest military spending in Sri Lanka?▾
The lowest military spending in Sri Lanka was 0.54% in 1982.
How does Sri Lanka rank in military spending?▾
Sri Lanka ranks 88th 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 Sri Lanka in 2025?▾
Sri Lanka's military spending is projected to reach 1.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Sri Lanka in 2025?▾
The military spending of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 1.36%. This ranks 88th in the world.
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APA
Sri Lanka Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_military-spending,
title = {Sri Lanka Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}