Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.56%−0.32% (-17.3%)
Year 2025Rank #78 GlobalPeak 4.06% (1972)Source World Bank
Uganda Military Spending (1961–2025)
Overview
Uganda's military spending stood at 1.56% in 2025, a decline of +0.32% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.56% by 2025. Uganda ranked 78th globally.
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uganda's military spending?▾
Uganda's military spending was 1.56% in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 17.3% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Uganda?▾
Uganda's military spending peaked at 4.06% in 1972.
What was the lowest military spending in Uganda?▾
The lowest military spending in Uganda was 0.02% in 1961.
How does Uganda rank in military spending?▾
Uganda ranks 78th 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 Uganda in 2025?▾
Uganda's military spending is projected to reach 1.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Uganda in 2025?▾
The military spending of Uganda in 2025 was 1.56%. This ranks 78th in the world.
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Uganda Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/uganda/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_uganda_military-spending,
title = {Uganda Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}