Cape Verde Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1984–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$18 million
Ranked #146 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.6%
Ranked #144 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+0.0%
From $18M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$18 million
Reached in 2025
Cape Verde Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Cape Verde is estimated to have spent $18 million on military and defense, representing 0.6% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Cape Verde is the #146 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 0.0%, from $18 million to $18 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.8% in 1984. The historical average military budget is 0.9% 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) | 0.55% | $18M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.55% | $18M |
| 2024 | 0.62% | $17M |
| 2023 | 0.57% | $14M |
| 2022 | 0.46% | $11M |
| 2021 | 0.55% | $11M |
| 2020 | 0.62% | $12M |
| 2019 | 0.43% | $11M |
| 2018 | 0.49% | $11M |
| 2017 | 0.47% | $11M |
| 2016 | 0.55% | $12M |
| 2015 | 0.51% | $10M |
| 2014 | 0.49% | $10M |
| 2013 | 0.48% | $9M |
| 2012 | 0.51% | $10M |
| 2011 | 0.48% | $9M |
| 2010 | 0.45% | $9M |
| 2009 | 0.45% | $8M |
| 2008 | 0.55% | $10M |
| 2007 | 0.48% | $9M |