Albania Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1980–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$530 million
Ranked #102 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.7%
Ranked #83 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.7%
From $506M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$530 million
Reached in 2026
Albania Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Albania is estimated to have spent $530 million on military and defense, representing 1.7% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Albania is the #102 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.7%, from $506 million to $530 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 6.1% in 1984. The historical average military budget is 2.7% of GDP.
Data source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database. Values are in constant 2023 US dollars. Data for 2026 is an estimate based on government budget announcements.
Historical Military Spending
Military Spending (% of GDP)
Military Spending (USD Billions, 2023 prices)
Historical Data
| Year | Percent of GDP | USD (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(estimate) | 1.70% | $530M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.50% | $506M |
| 2024 | 2.04% | $482M |
| 2023 | 1.74% | $398M |
| 2022 | 1.21% | $267M |
| 2021 | 1.24% | $255M |
| 2020 | 1.30% | $241M |
| 2019 | 1.28% | $248M |
| 2018 | 1.16% | $221M |
| 2017 | 1.11% | $204M |
| 2016 | 1.10% | $196M |
| 2015 | 1.16% | $204M |
| 2014 | 1.35% | $234M |
| 2013 | 1.41% | $241M |
| 2012 | 1.49% | $256M |
| 2011 | 1.53% | $262M |
| 2010 | 1.56% | $263M |
| 2009 | 1.52% | $245M |
| 2008 | 1.98% | $310M |
| 2007 | 1.82% | $263M |