Azerbaijan Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1992–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$4.1 billion
Ranked #52 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
4.5%
Ranked #14 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $3.9B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$4.1 billion
Reached in 2026
Azerbaijan Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Azerbaijan is estimated to have spent $4.1 billion on military and defense, representing 4.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Azerbaijan is the #52 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 5.5% in 2015. The historical average military budget is 3.5% 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) | 4.50% | $4,069M |
| 2025(estimate) | 4.50% | $3,884M |
| 2024 | 4.99% | $3,699M |
| 2023 | 4.92% | $3,562M |
| 2022 | 3.80% | $3,255M |
| 2021 | 4.93% | $3,349M |
| 2020 | 5.24% | $2,957M |
| 2019 | 3.85% | $2,518M |
| 2018 | 3.55% | $2,330M |
| 2017 | 3.76% | $2,214M |
| 2016 | 3.69% | $2,110M |
| 2015 | 5.46% | $3,163M |
| 2014 | 4.56% | $2,977M |
| 2013 | 4.54% | $2,966M |
| 2012 | 4.66% | $2,932M |
| 2011 | 4.67% | $2,826M |
| 2010 | 2.79% | $1,485M |
| 2009 | 3.33% | $1,569M |
| 2008 | 3.29% | $1,776M |
| 2007 | 2.86% | $1,319M |