World Bank WDI (SIPRI military expenditure) · updated 2026-10-15 · 166 economies tracked
6.48 (2025)
#n/a of 166 economies
2.0%
1.1×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1960 - 2025. Saudi Arabia climbed from #8 to #5 (overtook South Sudan). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.
Key events for Saudi Arabia ↓Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones
Oil price quadruples, transforming the kingdom's revenues.
Prices collapse; budget deficits force austerity.
Diversification plan begins amid low oil prices.
Prices turn negative briefly before a managed recovery.
Government Education Expenditure (% of GDP), Government Health Expenditure (% of GDP), General Government Gross Debt (% of GDP), Government Revenue (% of GDP)
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