Armenia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1992–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.6 billion
Ranked #68 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
5.2%
Ranked #10 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $1.5B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$1.6 billion
Reached in 2026
Armenia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Armenia is estimated to have spent $1.6 billion on military and defense, representing 5.2% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Armenia is the #68 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 5.5% in 2023. The historical average military budget is 3.8% 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) | 5.20% | $1,558M |
| 2025(estimate) | 5.00% | $1,487M |
| 2024 | 5.48% | $1,416M |
| 2023 | 5.51% | $1,326M |
| 2022 | 4.08% | $902M |
| 2021 | 4.47% | $881M |
| 2020 | 4.98% | $932M |
| 2019 | 4.79% | $959M |
| 2018 | 4.12% | $770M |
| 2017 | 3.85% | $682M |
| 2016 | 4.09% | $667M |
| 2015 | 4.24% | $678M |
| 2014 | 3.94% | $626M |
| 2013 | 4.00% | $617M |
| 2012 | 3.58% | $548M |
| 2011 | 3.85% | $535M |
| 2010 | 4.27% | $584M |
| 2009 | 4.16% | $559M |
| 2008 | 3.40% | $536M |
| 2007 | 3.04% | $462M |