Burundi Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1961–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$170 million
Ranked #126 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.3%
Ranked #32 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.0%
From $165M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$170 million
Reached in 2026
Burundi Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Burundi is estimated to have spent $170 million on military and defense, representing 3.3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Burundi is the #126 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.0%, from $165 million to $170 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 6.6% in 1998. The historical average military budget is 3.1% 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) | 3.28% | $170M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.28% | $165M |
| 2024 | 3.80% | $160M |
| 2023 | 3.43% | $145M |
| 2022 | 2.60% | $102M |
| 2021 | 2.04% | $79M |
| 2020 | 2.19% | $82M |
| 2019 | 2.81% | $106M |
| 2018 | 2.15% | $79M |
| 2017 | 2.00% | $72M |
| 2016 | 2.24% | $84M |
| 2015 | 2.13% | $84M |
| 2014 | 2.30% | $82M |
| 2013 | 2.48% | $84M |
| 2012 | 2.53% | $82M |
| 2008 | 2.72% | $76M |
| 2007 | 3.41% | $91M |
| 2006 | 3.51% | $91M |
| 2005 | 4.44% | $109M |
| 2004 | 4.90% | $113M |