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Zimbabwe Military Spending

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

0.04% −0.31% (-89.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #150 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Military Spending YoY change Rank
2027* trend -0.48% - -
2026* trend -0.22% - -
2025* trend 0.04% - -
2025 0.04% −0.31% #150
2024 0.35% +0.14% #5
2023 0.21% −0.79% #3
2022 0.99% −0.57% #38
2021 1.57% +0.59% #84
2020 0.97% +0.32% #34
2019 0.65% −0.53% #18
2018 1.18% −0.29% #55
2017 1.47% −0.27% #84
2016 1.74% −0.14% #97
2015 1.89% −0.00% #104
2014 1.89% +0.02% #103
2013 1.87% +0.01% #103
2012 1.86% +0.45% #101
2011 1.41% +0.59% #75
Show all years (1964-2025)
* 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 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
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

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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@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_military-spending, title = {Zimbabwe Military Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/military-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }