Algeria Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1960–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$22.5 billion
Ranked #20 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
5.5%
Ranked #8 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $21.4B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$22.5 billion
Reached in 2026
Algeria Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Algeria is estimated to have spent $22.5 billion on military and defense, representing 5.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Algeria is the #20 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $21.4 billion to $22.5 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 8.0% in 2024. The historical average military budget is 3.2% 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) | 5.50% | $22,466M |
| 2025(estimate) | 5.50% | $21,444M |
| 2024 | 7.97% | $20,423M |
| 2023 | 7.39% | $18,264M |
| 2022 | 4.06% | $10,441M |
| 2021 | 4.89% | $10,794M |
| 2020 | 5.89% | $11,577M |
| 2019 | 5.33% | $11,854M |
| 2018 | 4.93% | $10,988M |
| 2017 | 5.31% | $11,457M |
| 2016 | 5.65% | $12,097M |
| 2015 | 5.55% | $12,061M |
| 2014 | 4.96% | $11,529M |
| 2013 | 4.42% | $10,011M |
| 2012 | 4.11% | $9,268M |
| 2011 | 3.96% | $8,807M |
| 2010 | 3.19% | $6,154M |
| 2009 | 3.51% | $5,815M |
| 2008 | 2.87% | $5,354M |
| 2007 | 2.77% | $4,595M |