Military Spending in Swaziland
Our latest data shows that Swaziland spent $125,000,000 on their military in 2012 which amounted to 3.1% of the country's GDP that year. Check out the chart below for more Swazi military budget data. We can only publish the past 12 years, but SIPRI has data as far back as 1988 on their site.
Total Spent: $1,049,400,000 (Last 12 years)
| Year | Dollars Spent | % GDP |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | $46,400,000 | 1.4% |
| 2002 | $47,300,000 | 1.4% |
| 2003 | $55,100,000 | 1.6% |
| 2004 | $60,800,000 | 1.7% |
| 2005 | $79,600,000 | 2.0% |
| 2006 | $79,200,000 | 1.9% |
| Year | Dollars Spent | % GDP |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $80,600,000 | 1.8% |
| 2008 | $90,400,000 | 2.1% |
| 2009 | $130,000,000 | 3.0% |
| 2010 | $132,000,000 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | $123,000,000 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | $125,000,000 | 3.1% |
Note on Data: Constant (2011) US Dollars are used. For more information about this data visit SIPRI.org.
SIPRI Footnote: The figures for 2008-2011 are estimates based on an estimated share of the Defence, Public Order and Safety budget, and are subject to considerable uncertainty.
Other Countries in the Region
Côte d’Ivoire$435 Million (2012)
Burundi$58 Million (2012)
Lesotho$51 Million (2012)
Mali$153 Million (2012)
Tanzania$278 Million (2012)
EritreaNo Data (2012)
Niger$75 Million (2012)
Libya$2,800 Million (2012)
Swaziland's Military Branches
Ground Force (includes Air Wing).
Military Service Age in Swaziland
18-30 years of age for male and female voluntary military service; no conscription; compulsory HIV testing required, only HIV-negative applicants accepted.
