Brunei Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1971–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$587 million
Ranked #97 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.1%
Ranked #34 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.8%
From $571M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$587 million
Reached in 2026
Brunei Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Brunei is estimated to have spent $587 million on military and defense, representing 3.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Brunei is the #97 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.8%, from $571 million to $587 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 7.5% in 1998. The historical average military budget is 4.0% 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) | 3.06% | $587M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.06% | $571M |
| 2024 | 3.58% | $554M |
| 2023 | 2.98% | $449M |
| 2022 | 2.61% | $449M |
| 2021 | 3.24% | $472M |
| 2020 | 3.63% | $474M |
| 2019 | 3.08% | $454M |
| 2018 | 2.64% | $386M |
| 2017 | 2.87% | $388M |
| 2016 | 3.54% | $445M |
| 2015 | 3.28% | $464M |
| 2014 | 3.09% | $529M |
| 2013 | 2.28% | $407M |
| 2012 | 2.16% | $408M |
| 2011 | 2.24% | $415M |
| 2010 | 2.85% | $424M |
| 2009 | 2.94% | $406M |
| 2008 | 2.26% | $414M |
| 2007 | 2.38% | $401M |