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Uruguay Military Spending

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

2.27% −0.04% (-1.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #47 Global Peak 6.45% (1982) Source World Bank

Uruguay Military Spending (1972–2025)

Overview

Uruguay's military spending stood at 2.27% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.27% by 2025. Uruguay ranked 47th globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend 2.34% - -
2026* trend 2.30% - -
2025* trend 2.27% - -
2025 2.27% −0.04% #47
2024 2.31% +0.19% #109
2023 2.12% +0.07% #104
2022 2.04% −0.22% #107
2021 2.26% +0.21% #117
2020 2.06% +0.05% #106
2019 2.01% −0.07% #111
2018 2.08% +0.17% #116
2017 1.91% +0.10% #105
2016 1.81% +0.04% #99
2015 1.77% +0.02% #99
2014 1.74% +0.05% #93
2013 1.69% +0.08% #96
2012 1.61% −0.11% #87
2011 1.72% −0.16% #92
Show all years (1972-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.8% GDP growth -7.4% Unemployment 10.4%
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

Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. 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 Uruguay's military spending?

Uruguay's military spending was 2.27% in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Uruguay?

Uruguay's military spending peaked at 6.45% in 1982.

What was the lowest military spending in Uruguay?

The lowest military spending in Uruguay was 1.61% in 2012.

How does Uruguay rank in military spending?

Uruguay ranks 47th 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 Uruguay in 2025?

Uruguay's military spending is projected to reach 2.27% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the military spending of Uruguay in 2025?

The military spending of Uruguay in 2025 was 2.27%. This ranks 47th in the world.

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