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Bar chart race of South Africa, United States, China and 7 more, by Military Expenditure.
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South Africa peaked at $4.59B in 2011 and stands at $3.17B in 2025.
Military Expenditure
3.17B USD
Military Expenditure (% of GDP)
1 %
Data starting from 1960 is available to Pro users
South Africa military expenditure by year since 1960: total spending, share of GDP and of government spending, charted in full.
Military Expenditure Yearly
Military expenditure (current US$).
Military Expenditure (% of GDP) Yearly
Military expenditure as a share of GDP.
Armed Forces Personnel Yearly
Armed forces personnel, total.
Data Source: World Bank
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