Military Expenditure in South Africa increased to 3173.90 USD Million in 2025 from 3033.30 USD Million in 2024. Military Expenditure in South Africa averaged 2188.04 USD Million from 1951 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 4594.20 USD Million in 2011 and a record low of 60.50 USD Million in 1959. source: SIPRI



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Credit Rating 41.00 May 2026
Fiscal Expenditure 209832.00 200383.00 ZAR Million Jan 2026
Government Budget -4.50 -5.00 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Budget Balance 27280.00 -69690.00 ZAR Million Feb 2026
Government Debt 98233.00 93981.00 USD Million Dec 2025
Government Debt to GDP 78.90 76.90 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Revenues 140138.00 238819.00 ZAR Million Jan 2026
Government Spending 919944.00 915540.00 ZAR Million Dec 2025
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Military Expenditure 3173.90 3033.30 USD Million Dec 2025


South Africa Military Expenditure
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3173.90 3033.30 4594.20 60.50 1951 - 2025 USD Million Yearly
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