South Africa government statistics
Military, institutions for South Africa: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | South Africa | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | $3.17B | 2025 | #55 of 163 | 0.1% of world |
| Military spending, % of GDP | 0.7% | 2025 | #138 of 162 | 2.5% |
| Armed forces personnel | 89K | 2020 | #54 of 170 | 0.3% of world |
Government: world rankings · South Africa population
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