Military expenditure share of government expenditure

SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness.

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Military expenditure share of government expenditure

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Values and evidence for Bangladesh. Unavailable values are gaps, not zero.
Period	Value	Status	Provenance & calculation
1990	≈ 10.28 Exact value 10.2820063763 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85115 · revision 1 Value 10.2820063763 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 10.2820063763 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
1991	≈ 10.43 Exact value 10.4265603012 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85114 · revision 1 Value 10.4265603012 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 10.4265603012 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
1992	≈ 11.58 Exact value 11.5816318191 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85113 · revision 1 Value 11.5816318191 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 11.5816318191 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
1993	≈ 11.16 Exact value 11.1583204797 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85112 · revision 1 Value 11.1583204797 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 11.1583204797 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
1994	≈ 11.83 Exact value 11.8260783389 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85111 · revision 1 Value 11.8260783389 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 11.8260783389 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
1995	≈ 11.44 Exact value 11.4423578519 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85110 · revision 1 Value 11.4423578519 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 11.4423578519 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
1996	≈ 11.99 Exact value 11.9872758972 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85109 · revision 1 Value 11.9872758972 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 11.9872758972 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
1997	≈ 12.27 Exact value 12.2654684841 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85108 · revision 1 Value 12.2654684841 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 12.2654684841 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
1998	≈ 12.33 Exact value 12.3268919010 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85107 · revision 1 Value 12.3268919010 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 12.3268919010 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
1999	≈ 14.16 Exact value 14.1581621947 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85106 · revision 1 Value 14.1581621947 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 14.1581621947 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2000	≈ 12.31 Exact value 12.3096970957 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85105 · revision 1 Value 12.3096970957 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 12.3096970957 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2001	≈ 10.51 Exact value 10.5139681996 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85104 · revision 1 Value 10.5139681996 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 10.5139681996 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2002	≈ 10.12 Exact value 10.1235723442 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85103 · revision 1 Value 10.1235723442 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 10.1235723442 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2003	≈ 9.88 Exact value 9.8759726980 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85102 · revision 1 Value 9.8759726980 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 9.8759726980 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2004	≈ 10.11 Exact value 10.1051512216 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85101 · revision 1 Value 10.1051512216 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 10.1051512216 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2005	≈ 9.48 Exact value 9.4792202731 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85100 · revision 1 Value 9.4792202731 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 9.4792202731 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2006	≈ 9.77 Exact value 9.7743561316 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85099 · revision 1 Value 9.7743561316 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 9.7743561316 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2007	≈ 10.36 Exact value 10.3575151103 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85098 · revision 1 Value 10.3575151103 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 10.3575151103 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2008	≈ 8.13 Exact value 8.1303502885 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85097 · revision 1 Value 8.1303502885 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: SIPRI estimate Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 8.1303502885 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2009	≈ 9.73 Exact value 9.7293875642 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85096 · revision 1 Value 9.7293875642 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: The figures for Bangladesh have been revised in this edition of the database to include figures or estimates for paramilitary forces. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 9.7293875642 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2010	≈ 11.17 Exact value 11.1722830541 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85095 · revision 1 Value 11.1722830541 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: The figures for Bangladesh have been revised in this edition of the database to include figures or estimates for paramilitary forces. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 11.1722830541 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2011	≈ 10.56 Exact value 10.5570175439 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85094 · revision 1 Value 10.5570175439 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: The figures for Bangladesh have been revised in this edition of the database to include figures or estimates for paramilitary forces. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 10.5570175439 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2012	≈ 10.10 Exact value 10.0977162340 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85093 · revision 1 Value 10.0977162340 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: The figures for Bangladesh have been revised in this edition of the database to include figures or estimates for paramilitary forces. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 10.0977162340 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2013	≈ 9.21 Exact value 9.2138627435 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85092 · revision 1 Value 9.2138627435 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: The figures for Bangladesh have been revised in this edition of the database to include figures or estimates for paramilitary forces. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 9.2138627435 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2014	≈ 9.67 Exact value 9.6734744602 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85091 · revision 1 Value 9.6734744602 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: The figures for Bangladesh have been revised in this edition of the database to include figures or estimates for paramilitary forces. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 9.6734744602 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2015	≈ 10.51 Exact value 10.5059748940 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85090 · revision 1 Value 10.5059748940 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: The figures for Bangladesh have been revised in this edition of the database to include figures or estimates for paramilitary forces. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 10.5059748940 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2016	≈ 10.57 Exact value 10.5672404128 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85089 · revision 1 Value 10.5672404128 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: The figures for Bangladesh have been revised in this edition of the database to include figures or estimates for paramilitary forces. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 10.5672404128 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2017	≈ 9.22 Exact value 9.2158989813 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85088 · revision 1 Value 9.2158989813 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: The figures for Bangladesh have been revised in this edition of the database to include figures or estimates for paramilitary forces. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 9.2158989813 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2018	≈ 8.91 Exact value 8.9106240052 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85087 · revision 1 Value 8.9106240052 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider footnote: The figures for Bangladesh have been revised in this edition of the database to include figures or estimates for paramilitary forces. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 8.9106240052 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2019	≈ 9.18 Exact value 9.1800776533 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85086 · revision 1 Value 9.1800776533 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 9.1800776533 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2020	≈ 9.35 Exact value 9.3527882389 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85085 · revision 1 Value 9.3527882389 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 9.3527882389 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2021	≈ 9.05 Exact value 9.0478837719 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85084 · revision 1 Value 9.0478837719 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 9.0478837719 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2022	≈ 7.60 Exact value 7.6026752946 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85083 · revision 1 Value 7.6026752946 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 7.6026752946 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2023	≈ 6.91 Exact value 6.9147259613 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85082 · revision 1 Value 6.9147259613 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 6.9147259613 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2024	≈ 7.20 Exact value 7.1966980519 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85081 · revision 1 Value 7.1966980519 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 7.1966980519 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified
2025	≈ 7.12 Exact value 7.1170252395 percent	available	Inspect evidence World Bank — World Development Indicators · observation #85080 · revision 1 Value 7.1170252395 · reported · Published Unknown · Retrieved 2026-10-17 Source reference SIPRI military expenditure as a percentage of general government expenditure. This indicates budget priority and does not measure operational effectiveness. Provider world_bank · indicator MS.MIL.XPND.ZS · dataset 2 · reported Dataset updated 2026-10-08 (not observation publication date) Revision history Revision 1: 7.1170252395 · Initial observation · 2026-10-17 04:47:02 · source revision unspecified

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