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Syrian Arab Republic Military Spending

Military expenditure as % of GDP  MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS

4.06% +0.03% (+0.7%)
Year 2010 Rank #135 Global Peak 17.69% (1984) Source World Bank

Syrian Arab Republic Military Spending (1960–2010)

Overview

Syrian Arab Republic's military spending stood at 4.06% in 2010, a rise of +0.03% from 2009. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 135th globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2010 4.06% +0.03% #135
2009 4.03% +0.48% #133
2008 3.55% −0.55% #135
2007 4.10% −0.29% #136
2006 4.39% −0.63% #139
2005 5.03% −0.52% #148
2004 5.54% −0.71% #145
2003 6.25% +0.84% #142
2002 5.41% −0.07% #135
2001 5.48% +0.03% #131
2000 5.45% −0.36% #133
1999 5.81% +0.00% #129
1998 5.81% −0.07% #126
1997 5.88% −0.16% #130
1996 6.04% −0.91% #133
Show all years (1960-2010)

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.4% GDP growth 1.2% Unemployment 13.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syrian Arab Republic's military spending?

Syrian Arab Republic's military spending was 4.06% in 2010. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Syrian Arab Republic?

Syrian Arab Republic's military spending peaked at 17.69% in 1984.

What was the lowest military spending in Syrian Arab Republic?

The lowest military spending in Syrian Arab Republic was 3.55% in 2008.

How does Syrian Arab Republic rank in military spending?

Syrian Arab Republic ranks 135th globally in military spending as of 2010.

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 military spending of Syrian Arab Republic in 2010?

The military spending of Syrian Arab Republic in 2010 was 4.06%. This ranks 135th in the world.

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