Angola Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1985–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$969 million
Ranked #87 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.3%
Ranked #111 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.0%
From $941M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$10.0 billion
Reached in 1994
Angola Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Angola is estimated to have spent $969 million on military and defense, representing 1.3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Angola is the #87 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.0%, from $941 million to $969 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 22.3% in 1987. The historical average military budget is 5.5% 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) | 1.27% | $969M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.27% | $941M |
| 2024 | 1.00% | $914M |
| 2023 | 1.41% | $1,248M |
| 2022 | 1.41% | $1,240M |
| 2021 | 1.39% | $1,238M |
| 2020 | 1.81% | $1,453M |
| 2019 | 1.77% | $1,660M |
| 2018 | 1.96% | $1,817M |
| 2017 | 2.51% | $2,203M |
| 2016 | 2.73% | $2,547M |
| 2015 | 3.11% | $3,188M |
| 2014 | 4.70% | $5,415M |
| 2013 | 4.46% | $5,075M |
| 2012 | 3.24% | $3,715M |
| 2011 | 3.26% | $3,540M |
| 2010 | 4.18% | $3,781M |
| 2009 | 4.71% | $3,533M |
| 2008 | 3.57% | $3,631M |
| 2007 | 3.11% | $2,683M |