Defense expenditure in Burundi
Burundi: Defense expenditure was 3.40 billion current LCU in 2000. ▲ Rising
Defense expenditure in Burundi, 1990–2000
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for defense expenditure in Burundi is 3.40 billion current LCU, measured in 2000.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, defense expenditure in Burundi peaked at 4.71 billion current LCU in 1997 and was at its lowest, 3.30 billion current LCU, in 1992.
That places Burundi 16th out of 29 countries with data for 2000, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Defense expenditure in Burundi, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.50 billion current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 3.35 billion current LCU | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 3.30 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 3.62 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 3.75 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 3.59 billion current LCU | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 4.25 billion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 1997 | 4.71 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 3.60 billion current LCU | -23.6% |
| 1999 | 3.50 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 3.40 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 3.40 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.15 billion current LCU, 66% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 3.40 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.31 billion current LCU, 54% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.72 billion current LCU | 3.30 billion current LCU | 4.71 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.40 billion current LCU | 3.40 billion current LCU | 3.40 billion current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is defense expenditure in Burundi?
- Defense expenditure in Burundi was 3.40 billion current LCU in 2000, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest defense expenditure recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 4.71 billion current LCU in 1997.
- What is the lowest defense expenditure recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.30 billion current LCU in 1992.
- How does Burundi rank for defense expenditure?
- Burundi ranks 16th out of 29 countries with data for 2000.
- Is defense expenditure rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Defense expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Defense expenditures for NATO countries are based on the NATO definition, which covers military-related expenditures of the defense ministry (including recruiting, training, construction, and the purchase of military supplies and equipment) and other ministries. Civilian-type expenditures of the defense ministry are excluded. Military assistance is included in the expenditures of the donor country, and purchases of military equipment on credit are included at the time the debt is incurred, not at the time of payment. Data for other countries generally cover expenditures of the ministry of defense (excluded are expenditures on public order and safety, which are classified separately). Data are in current local currency.