Austria Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1957–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$5.6 billion
Ranked #46 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.2%
Ranked #116 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $5.4B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$5.6 billion
Reached in 2026
Austria Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Austria is estimated to have spent $5.6 billion on military and defense, representing 1.2% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Austria is the #46 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $5.4 billion to $5.6 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 1.9% in 1964. The historical average military budget is 1.2% 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) | 1.20% | $5,606M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.00% | $5,351M |
| 2024 | 1.00% | $5,097M |
| 2023 | 0.87% | $4,452M |
| 2022 | 0.77% | $4,001M |
| 2021 | 0.87% | $4,487M |
| 2020 | 0.89% | $4,377M |
| 2019 | 0.75% | $3,926M |
| 2018 | 0.75% | $3,839M |
| 2017 | 0.76% | $3,816M |
| 2016 | 0.73% | $3,634M |
| 2015 | 0.70% | $3,377M |
| 2014 | 0.75% | $3,531M |
| 2013 | 0.76% | $3,503M |
| 2012 | 0.78% | $3,644M |
| 2011 | 0.80% | $3,693M |
| 2010 | 0.83% | $3,779M |
| 2009 | 0.84% | $3,801M |
| 2008 | 0.88% | $4,070M |
| 2007 | 0.91% | $4,200M |