Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
0.04%−0.31% (-89.2%)
Year 2025Rank #150 GlobalPeak 8.52% (1979)Source World Bank
Zimbabwe Military Spending (1964–2025)
Overview
Zimbabwe's military spending stood at 0.04% in 2025, a decline of +0.31% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.04% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 150th globally.
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. 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 Zimbabwe's military spending?▾
Zimbabwe's military spending was 0.04% in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 89.2% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Zimbabwe?▾
Zimbabwe's military spending peaked at 8.52% in 1979.
What was the lowest military spending in Zimbabwe?▾
The lowest military spending in Zimbabwe was 0.04% in 2025.
How does Zimbabwe rank in military spending?▾
Zimbabwe ranks 150th 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 Zimbabwe in 2025?▾
Zimbabwe's military spending is projected to reach 0.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Zimbabwe in 2025?▾
The military spending of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 0.04%. This ranks 150th in the world.
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Zimbabwe Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_military-spending,
title = {Zimbabwe Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}