Syrian Arab Republic Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's military spending was 4.06% in 2010, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2009. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Syrian Arab Republic’s military outlays have fluctuated markedly over the past five decades, falling from an early‑period high of 10.52 % of GDP in 1960 to a pronounced peak of 17.69 % in 1984, before descending to a historic low of 3.55 % in 2008. By 2010 the share had risen modestly to 4.06 %, ranking the country 135th globally and situating it just above the Kyrgyz Republic’s 3.85 % and near Lebanon’s 4.12 % for the same year. The post‑peak decline reflects the combined impact of reduced external assistance, internal fiscal pressures and the onset of the civil conflict that began in 2011, which has since reshaped defence budgeting priorities. Although the 2010 figure suggests a modest rebound from the 2008 trough, any sustained increase will likely depend on the resolution of hostilities, reconstruction financing and the extent to which regional security dynamics compel further investment in the armed forces.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Syrian Arab Republic's military spending was 4.06% in 2010. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's military spending peaked at 17.69% in 1984.
The lowest military spending in Syrian Arab Republic was 3.55% in 2008.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 135th globally in military spending as of 2010.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The military spending of Syrian Arab Republic in 2010 was 4.06%. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_military-spending,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}