Cameroon Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1970–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$543 million
Ranked #99 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.0%
Ranked #129 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.0%
From $527M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$543 million
Reached in 2026
Cameroon Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Cameroon is estimated to have spent $543 million on military and defense, representing 1.0% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Cameroon is the #99 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.0%, from $527 million to $543 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.0% in 1982. The historical average military budget is 1.4% 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) | 0.96% | $543M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.96% | $527M |
| 2024 | 1.01% | $512M |
| 2023 | 0.93% | $457M |
| 2022 | 0.94% | $460M |
| 2021 | 0.99% | $463M |
| 2020 | 0.96% | $435M |
| 2019 | 1.06% | $488M |
| 2018 | 1.08% | $482M |
| 2017 | 1.14% | $487M |
| 2016 | 1.15% | $472M |
| 2015 | 1.10% | $433M |
| 2014 | 1.10% | $422M |
| 2013 | 1.17% | $420M |
| 2012 | 1.18% | $400M |
| 2011 | 1.14% | $372M |
| 2010 | 1.29% | $410M |
| 2009 | 1.23% | $384M |
| 2008 | 1.26% | $379M |
| 2007 | 1.24% | $365M |