South Africa Military Expenditure
0.7%▼ −0.1%
Dec 2024 · Annual
Military Expenditure in South Africa fell to 0.7% in Dec 2024 from 0.8% in Dec 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7% | 0.8% | 5.3%Dec 1977 | 0.7%Dec 2024 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 78.6% | 76.0% | 78.6% | 24.0% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $2.8B | $2.9B | $4.6B | $70.0M | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure in South Africa averaged 1.4% from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 5.3% in Dec 1977 and a record low of 0.7% in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
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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