Brazil Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1953–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$23.9 billion
Ranked #19 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.2%
Ranked #117 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $22.8B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$27.3 billion
Reached in 2018
Brazil Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Brazil is estimated to have spent $23.9 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. Brazil is the #19 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $22.8 billion to $23.9 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.4% in 1957. The historical average military budget is 1.9% 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% | $23,862M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.20% | $22,778M |
| 2024 | 0.97% | $21,693M |
| 2023 | 1.00% | $21,788M |
| 2022 | 1.05% | $22,215M |
| 2021 | 1.15% | $23,699M |
| 2020 | 1.33% | $25,022M |
| 2019 | 1.38% | $26,139M |
| 2018 | 1.47% | $27,316M |
| 2017 | 1.41% | $25,617M |
| 2016 | 1.35% | $24,049M |
| 2015 | 1.37% | $25,335M |
| 2014 | 1.33% | $25,936M |
| 2013 | 1.33% | $25,428M |
| 2012 | 1.38% | $25,290M |
| 2011 | 1.41% | $24,813M |
| 2010 | 1.54% | $25,616M |
| 2009 | 1.54% | $23,068M |
| 2008 | 1.44% | $21,156M |
| 2007 | 1.47% | $19,887M |