Belarus Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1992–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.9 billion
Ranked #64 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.5%
Ranked #93 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.7%
From $1.8B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$1.9 billion
Reached in 2026
Belarus Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Belarus is estimated to have spent $1.9 billion on military and defense, representing 1.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Belarus is the #64 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.7%, from $1.8 billion to $1.9 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.6% in 1994. 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) | 1.50% | $1,898M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.50% | $1,812M |
| 2024 | 2.07% | $1,725M |
| 2023 | 2.02% | $1,579M |
| 2022 | 1.65% | $1,242M |
| 2021 | 1.37% | $1,095M |
| 2020 | 1.40% | $1,043M |
| 2019 | 1.40% | $986M |
| 2018 | 1.54% | $1,041M |
| 2017 | 1.37% | $842M |
| 2016 | 1.52% | $890M |
| 2015 | 1.14% | $704M |
| 2014 | 1.04% | $656M |
| 2013 | 1.27% | $786M |
| 2012 | 1.23% | $735M |
| 2011 | 1.22% | $654M |
| 2010 | 1.34% | $609M |
| 2009 | 1.37% | $541M |
| 2008 | 1.45% | $611M |
| 2007 | 1.65% | $596M |