South Africa Military Expenditure (USD)
$2.8B▼ −$40.5M
Dec 2024 · Annual
Military Expenditure (USD) in South Africa fell to $2.8B in Dec 2024 from $2.9B in Dec 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.8B | $2.9B | $4.6BDec 2011 | $70.0MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Expenditure | 0.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP | $427.2B | $401.1B | $458.2B | $8.7B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure (USD) in South Africa averaged $3.2B from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of $4.6B in Dec 2011 and a record low of $70.0M in Dec 1960. 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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