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# South Africa Military Expenditure (USD)

> South Africa military expenditure (usd) is $2.8B as of Dec 2024, from $2.9B. History from 1960, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

Military Expenditure (USD) in South Africa fell to $2.8B in Dec 2024 from $2.9B in Dec 2023.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $2.8B | $2.9B | $4.6B (Dec 2011) | $70.0M (Dec 1960) | 1960–2024 | USD | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's military expenditure (usd) right now?**

Military Expenditure (USD) in South Africa is $2.8B as of Dec 2024.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's military expenditure (usd)?**

The all-time high is $4.6B (Dec 2011); the record low is $70.0M (Dec 1960), over a series starting in 1960.

**How often is this series updated?**

Military Expenditure (USD) for South Africa is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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