Latvia - Central Government Expenditure on Defence
Since 2014, Latvia Central Government Expenditure on Defence increased 12points year on year. At 6.73 Percent in 2019, the country was number 9 among other countries in Central Government Expenditure on Defence. Latvia is overtaken by Switzerland, which was number 8 with 6.75 Percent and is followed by Poland at 6.72 Percent. Israel ranked the highest with 16.59 Percent in 2019, that is a decrease of 0.5points versus 2018. United States, South Korea and Colombia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Iceland witnessed the best average annual growth at +31points per year, while Greece witnessed the worst performance at -4.9points per year.
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| Date | Percent |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6.73 |
| 2018 | 6.62 |
| 2017 | 6.50 |
| 2016 | 7.41 |
| 2015 | 4.29 |
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How does Latvia rank in Central Government Expenditure on Defence?
| # | 32 Countries | Percent | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Israel
|
16.59 % | 2019 | -0.5 % | -0.6 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
United States
|
13.39 % | 2019 | -2.2 % | -2.5 % | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
Switzerland
|
6.75 % | 2019 | -0.4 % | -0.6 % | View data | |
| 9 |
#9
Latvia
|
6.73 % | 2019 | +1.7 % | +12.0 % | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
Poland
|
6.72 % | 2019 | -0.1 % | +0.8 % | View data | |