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Uzbekistan Military Spending

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

2.87% +2.44% (+566.8%)
Year 2018 Rank #132 Global Peak 2.87% (2018) Source World Bank

Uzbekistan Military Spending (1994–2018)

Overview

Uzbekistan's military spending stood at 2.87% in 2018, a rise of +2.44% from 2003. Uzbekistan ranked 132nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2018 2.87% +2.44% #132
2003 0.43% −0.05% #9
2002 0.48% −0.19% #9
2001 0.67% −0.25% #14
2000 0.92% −0.39% #28
1999 1.31% +0.19% #47
1997 1.12% +0.13% #34
1996 0.98% +0.10% #27
1995 0.88% −0.64% #19
1994 1.53% #48

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 17.5% Rate 20.0% Gap +2.4pp Reserves YoY -3.5%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. 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 Uzbekistan's military spending?

Uzbekistan's military spending was 2.87% in 2018. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 566.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest military spending in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan's military spending peaked at 2.87% in 2018.

What was the lowest military spending in Uzbekistan?

The lowest military spending in Uzbekistan was 0.43% in 2003.

How does Uzbekistan rank in military spending?

Uzbekistan ranks 132nd globally in military spending as of 2018.

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 Uzbekistan in 2018?

The military spending of Uzbekistan in 2018 was 2.87%. This ranks 132nd in the world.

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