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Turkmenistan Military Spending

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

2.90% −0.21% (-6.8%)
Year 1999 Rank #105 Global Peak 3.96% (1997) Source World Bank

Turkmenistan Military Spending (1994–1999)

Overview

Turkmenistan's military spending stood at 2.90% in 1999, a decline of +0.21% from 1998. Turkmenistan ranked 105th globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
1999 2.90% −0.21% #105
1998 3.11% −0.85% #106
1997 3.96% +1.92% #115
1996 2.04% −0.27% #81
1995 2.32% +0.52% #91
1994 1.80% #65

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.3% Unemployment 10.1%
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

Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. 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 Turkmenistan's military spending?

Turkmenistan's military spending was 2.90% in 1999. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan's military spending peaked at 3.96% in 1997.

What was the lowest military spending in Turkmenistan?

The lowest military spending in Turkmenistan was 1.80% in 1994.

How does Turkmenistan rank in military spending?

Turkmenistan ranks 105th globally in military spending as of 1999.

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 Turkmenistan in 1999?

The military spending of Turkmenistan in 1999 was 2.90%. This ranks 105th in the world.

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