Defense expenditure in Eswatini
Eswatini: Defense expenditure was 391.70 million current LCU in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Defense expenditure in Eswatini, 1980–2006
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for defense expenditure in Eswatini is 391.70 million current LCU, measured in 2006.
The figure is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 93.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, defense expenditure in Eswatini peaked at 410.00 million current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 10.12 million current LCU, in 1980.
That places Eswatini 20th out of 29 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
Defense expenditure in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 10.12 million current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 13.71 million current LCU | +35.4% |
| 2002 | 202.00 million current LCU | +1373.4% |
| 2003 | 255.00 million current LCU | +26.2% |
| 2004 | 282.00 million current LCU | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 410.00 million current LCU | +45.4% |
| 2006 | 391.70 million current LCU | -4.5% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 391.70 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.15 billion current LCU, 8% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 391.70 million current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 billion current LCU, 25% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.92 million current LCU | 10.12 million current LCU | 13.71 million current LCU | 2 |
| 2000s | 308.14 million current LCU | 202.00 million current LCU | 410.00 million current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 139.83 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.4 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 1.74 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 91.86 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 10 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 30.94 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is defense expenditure in Eswatini?
- Defense expenditure in Eswatini was 391.70 million current LCU in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest defense expenditure recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 410.00 million current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest defense expenditure recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.12 million current LCU in 1980.
- How does Eswatini rank for defense expenditure?
- Eswatini ranks 20th out of 29 countries with data for 2006.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.