Ethiopia’s military expenditure displayed notable spikes during periods of conflict, peaking at of GDP in 1989 amidst the Ethiopian Civil War. Post-1991, spending sharply declined, reaching by 1992, as the country focused on rebuilding.
Subsequent decades saw lower military investments, with expenditures stabilizing below by 2015. These reductions reflect Ethiopia's shifting priorities toward economic growth and addressing developmental challenges.
Subsequent decades saw lower military investments, with expenditures stabilizing below by 2015. These reductions reflect Ethiopia's shifting priorities toward economic growth and addressing developmental challenges.
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