Argentina Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1949–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$4.3 billion
Ranked #51 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.5%
Ranked #148 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $4.1B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$13.6 billion
Reached in 1979
Argentina Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Argentina is estimated to have spent $4.3 billion on military and defense, representing 0.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Argentina is the #51 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $4.1 billion to $4.3 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.7% in 1978. The historical average military budget is 1.6% 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) | 0.50% | $4,304M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.50% | $4,108M |
| 2024 | 0.62% | $3,913M |
| 2023 | 0.76% | $4,882M |
| 2022 | 0.68% | $4,459M |
| 2021 | 0.63% | $3,968M |
| 2020 | 0.73% | $4,029M |
| 2019 | 0.70% | $4,320M |
| 2018 | 0.73% | $4,749M |
| 2017 | 0.85% | $5,337M |
| 2016 | 0.81% | $4,922M |
| 2015 | 0.85% | $5,060M |
| 2014 | 0.88% | $5,109M |
| 2013 | 0.84% | $4,938M |
| 2012 | 0.78% | $4,408M |
| 2011 | 0.76% | $4,463M |
| 2010 | 0.81% | $4,528M |
| 2009 | 0.89% | $4,576M |
| 2008 | 0.76% | $4,245M |
| 2007 | 0.79% | $4,273M |