Brazil Military Expenditure
1.0%▼ −0.0%
Dec 2024 · Annual
Brazil's military expenditure fell to 0.97% of GDP in 2024 from 1.00% of GDP in 2023. This is the lowest value in the annual series, which began in 1960, and it remains below the all-time high of 3.35% of GDP recorded in 1965.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0% | 1.0% | 3.4%Dec 1965 | 1.0%Dec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 93.3% | 87.0% | 96.0% | 59.6% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $20.9B | $21.8B | $36.9B | $342.3M | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure in Brazil averaged 1.5% from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 3.4% in Dec 1965 and a record low of 1.0% in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure is a measure of the resources a country allocates to its armed forces. For Brazil, the indicator is expressed as a percentage of GDP and is published on an annual basis. The series covers the period from 1960 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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