SIPRI: Morocco surpasses Algeria in arms imports

Morocco’s military spending rises after two-year decline

Morocco modestly increased its military budget in 2024, reversing a two-year downward trend, amid a broader rise in defense spending across North Africa. A new SIPRI report shows the region remains a key driver of Africa’s overall military expenditure, despite contrasting trends in sub-Saharan Africa.

North Africa arms race : Morocco cuts spending as Algeria hits record high

Morocco, Algeria arms race persists despite recent downturn

According to SIPRI, Morocco and Algeria persist in an arms race, ranking as Africa's largest arms importers. This is despite a significant decline in their acquisitions during the period 2019-2023, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Morocco’s military spending reaches $3.76 billion compared to Algeria’s $10.33 billion, SIPRI

In 2019, Morocco spent more than $3.76 billion on military expenditure. While the Kingdom increased its military spendings by only $65 million, Algeria allocated $10.33 billion to military expenses.

Military spending reaches $3.5 billion in Morocco and $9.6 billion in Algeria, SIPRI says

In 2018, Morocco’s military spending reached $3.5 billion. During the same period, Algeria spent $9.6 billion on defense, revealed SIPRI in a recent report on global military spending.

Morocco and Algeria are the largest arms importers in Africa, according to SIPRI

According to data made public by SIPRI’s 2018 Trends in International Arms Transfers, Morocco and Algeria are the largest arms importers in Africa. The USA and France were the main suppliers of arms to the Kingdom in 2014–18.

SPRI Military Spending : «Morocco is the 2nd largest spender in North Africa, behind Algeria»

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has released on Monday the military spending map of several countries. Morocco, according to the survey, spent in 2016 USD 3 293 million on military weapons, equipments, and research, a very modest number compared to Algeria.