Cambodia's military expenditure sharply increased during the late 1980s, peaking at in 1992 as the country grappled with internal conflicts and peacekeeping during the transition from civil war. A subsequent decline to by 2006 mirrored Cambodia’s stabilization and economic recovery efforts.
Since 2010, spending has gradually risen, reaching in 2020 due to modernization and regional security concerns. Recent years reflect efforts to balance defense needs with economic priorities, with expenditure stabilizing around 2.1– by 2022.
Since 2010, spending has gradually risen, reaching in 2020 due to modernization and regional security concerns. Recent years reflect efforts to balance defense needs with economic priorities, with expenditure stabilizing around 2.1– by 2022.
For additional information, visit statistics on Cambodia’s annual GDP growth rate, Cambodia’s median age, Cambodia’s annual GDP figures.
