Military Spending in Central African Republic
Our data source (SIPRI) does not have a figure for Central African Republic's military budget in 2012, but the chart below contains the available military spending data from the past 12 years. If you want to learn more about Central African military spending, check out SIPRI.org which has data as far back as 1988, including dollars spent and percentage of GDP.
Total Spent: $233,600,000 (Last 12 years)
| Year | Dollars Spent | % GDP |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | no data | N/A |
| 2002 | $20,700,000 | 1.0% |
| 2003 | $23,300,000 | 1.3% |
| 2004 | $21,800,000 | 1.2% |
| 2005 | $21,600,000 | 1.1% |
| 2006 | no data | N/A |
| Year | Dollars Spent | % GDP |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $22,600,000 | 1.1% |
| 2008 | $31,800,000 | 1.5% |
| 2009 | $37,000,000 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | $54,800,000 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | no data | N/A |
| 2012 | no data | N/A |
Note on Data: Constant (2011) US Dollars are used. For more information about this data visit SIPRI.org.
SIPRI Footnote: Figures are for current spending only (i.e. exclude capital spending). For years where spending data was not sufficient or available, there is a gap in the line graph.
Other Countries in the Region
Madagascar$70 Million (2012)
Zimbabwe$303 Million (2012)
Guinea-Bissau$18 Million (2012)
Central African RepublicNo Data (2012)
Ethiopia$329 Million (2012)
Libya$2,800 Million (2012)
Tanzania$278 Million (2012)
ChadNo Data (2012)
The CAR's Military Branches
Ground Forces (includes Military Air Service), General Directorate of Gendarmerie Inspection (DGIG), National Police.
Military Service Age in Central African Republic
18 years of age for selective military service; 2-year conscript service obligation.