Bangladesh Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1973–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$4.3 billion
Ranked #50 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.3%
Ranked #105 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $4.1B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$4.6 billion
Reached in 2020
Bangladesh Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Bangladesh is estimated to have spent $4.3 billion 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. Bangladesh is the #50 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 1.6% in 1999. 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) | 1.30% | $4,328M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.30% | $4,131M |
| 2024 | 0.94% | $3,935M |
| 2023 | 0.92% | $3,783M |
| 2022 | 0.99% | $4,008M |
| 2021 | 1.17% | $4,525M |
| 2020 | 1.24% | $4,568M |
| 2019 | 1.24% | $4,492M |
| 2018 | 1.15% | $3,934M |
| 2017 | 1.13% | $3,573M |
| 2016 | 1.23% | $3,667M |
| 2015 | 1.21% | $3,337M |
| 2014 | 1.14% | $2,954M |
| 2013 | 1.11% | $2,764M |
| 2012 | 1.18% | $2,773M |
| 2011 | 1.22% | $2,636M |
| 2010 | 1.18% | $2,487M |
| 2009 | 1.03% | $2,066M |
| 2008 | 0.94% | $1,771M |
| 2007 | 1.00% | $1,792M |