Military expenditure (% of GDP) in Cuba in 2018 — 2.88%. Ranked 21 in the world out of 154. Since 2009, the indicator has fallen by 0.5 pp.
2009–2018 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Cuba
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.88 | +0 pp |
| 2017 | 2.87 | −0.2 pp |
| 2016 | 3.07 | −0.01 pp |
| 2015 | 3.08 | −0.45 pp |
| 2014 | 3.54 | +0.02 pp |
| 2013 | 3.51 | −0.42 pp |
| 2012 | 3.94 | +0.85 pp |
| 2011 | 3.08 | −0.24 pp |
| 2010 | 3.33 | −0.05 pp |
| 2009 | 3.38 | — |
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Military expenditure as a percent of GDP under the SIPRI definition: current and capital spending on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces, defense ministries, paramilitary forces, military R&D, pensions of military personnel and military aid. The NATO benchmark for member states is at least 2% of GDP.
Source: Military Expenditure Database (SIPRI), license SIPRI terms of use.
The absolute volume of defense spending in current US dollars.
Defense Armed forces personnelThe number of active-duty military personnel and paramilitary forces.
Economy Government consumption (% of GDP)The share of GDP taken by government final consumption spending.
