Central African Republic Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1991–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$72 million
Ranked #138 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.2%
Ranked #57 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $70M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$74 million
Reached in 2010
Central African Republic Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Central African Republic is estimated to have spent $72 million on military and defense, representing 2.2% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Central African Republic is the #138 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $70 million to $72 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.8% in 2013. 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) | 2.20% | $72M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.20% | $70M |
| 2024 | 2.52% | $68M |
| 2023 | 2.38% | $63M |
| 2022 | 1.71% | $44M |
| 2021 | 2.15% | $55M |
| 2020 | 1.86% | $48M |
| 2019 | 1.79% | $45M |
| 2018 | 1.34% | $33M |
| 2017 | 1.34% | $32M |
| 2016 | 1.47% | $33M |
| 2015 | 1.58% | $34M |
| 2014 | 2.03% | $42M |
| 2013 | 2.83% | $60M |
| 2012 | 1.70% | $59M |
| 2011 | 2.05% | $67M |
| 2010 | 2.41% | $74M |
| 2009 | 1.75% | $50M |
| 2008 | 1.55% | $43M |
| 2007 | 1.09% | $30M |