Burkina Faso Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1960–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.1 billion
Ranked #81 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.9%
Ranked #18 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $1.0B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$1.1 billion
Reached in 2026
Burkina Faso Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Burkina Faso is estimated to have spent $1.1 billion on military and defense, representing 3.9% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Burkina Faso is the #81 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $1.0 billion to $1.1 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.7% in 2024. 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) | 3.91% | $1,062M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.91% | $1,032M |
| 2024 | 4.68% | $1,002M |
| 2023 | 4.08% | $827M |
| 2022 | 2.98% | $583M |
| 2021 | 2.33% | $483M |
| 2020 | 2.11% | $433M |
| 2019 | 2.21% | $420M |
| 2018 | 1.93% | $330M |
| 2017 | 1.36% | $221M |
| 2016 | 1.17% | $178M |
| 2015 | 1.25% | $176M |
| 2014 | 1.27% | $178M |
| 2013 | 1.24% | $166M |
| 2012 | 1.18% | $154M |
| 2011 | 1.15% | $138M |
| 2010 | 1.22% | $133M |
| 2009 | 1.35% | $130M |
| 2008 | 1.24% | $116M |
| 2007 | 1.42% | $126M |