Cambodia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1986–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$752 million
Ranked #90 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.5%
Ranked #89 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.0%
From $730M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$752 million
Reached in 2026
Cambodia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Cambodia is estimated to have spent $752 million 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. Cambodia is the #90 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.0%, from $730 million to $752 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.8% in 1994. The historical average military budget is 1.7% 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) | 1.53% | $752M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.53% | $730M |
| 2024 | 1.52% | $709M |
| 2023 | 1.54% | $668M |
| 2022 | 1.54% | $629M |
| 2021 | 1.70% | $672M |
| 2020 | 1.78% | $683M |
| 2019 | 1.62% | $670M |
| 2018 | 1.64% | $621M |
| 2017 | 1.56% | $538M |
| 2016 | 1.44% | $463M |
| 2015 | 1.35% | $406M |
| 2014 | 1.26% | $349M |
| 2013 | 1.23% | $317M |
| 2012 | 1.22% | $291M |
| 2011 | 1.20% | $267M |
| 2010 | 1.22% | $253M |
| 2009 | 1.09% | $212M |
| 2008 | 0.68% | $124M |
| 2007 | 0.78% | $147M |