Defense Spending per Capita by Country (Africa)
Algeria spends the most on defense per capita in Africa — $474, ahead of the Seychelles ($324) and Botswana ($238). All 52 countries ranked with the latest available data.
Top 15 Countries
| # | Country | Budget/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | $474 |
| 2 | 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $324 |
| 3 | 🇧🇼 Botswana | $238 |
| 4 | 🇱🇾 Libya | $223 |
| 5 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | $170 |
| 6 | 🇳🇦 Namibia | $142 |
| 7 | 🇬🇦 Gabon | $134 |
| 8 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $106 |
| 9 | 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | $85 |
| 10 | 🇸🇿 Eswatini | $57 |
| 11 | 🇲🇱 Mali | $54 |
| 12 | 🇲🇷 Mauritania | $53 |
| 13 | 🇪🇷 Eritrea | $49 |
| 14 | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | $47 |
| 15 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | $46 |
Top 15 of 52 ranked countries
Statistic
About this Ranking
Defense spending per capita shows how much each citizen effectively contributes to national defense. Wealthy nations with small populations, such as Gulf states and Nordic countries, often rank highest on this metric. It reveals the individual burden of military spending and highlights nations that prioritize defense relative to their population size.
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