Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
2.27%−0.04% (-1.9%)
Year 2025Rank #47 GlobalPeak 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.
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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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_military-spending,
title = {Uruguay Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}