Chad Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1983–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$563 million
Ranked #98 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.4%
Ranked #53 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $547M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$806 million
Reached in 2009
Chad Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Chad is estimated to have spent $563 million on military and defense, representing 2.4% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Chad is the #98 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $547 million to $563 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 5.7% in 2009. The historical average military budget is 2.1% 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) | 2.38% | $563M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.38% | $547M |
| 2024 | 2.98% | $531M |
| 2023 | 2.12% | $373M |
| 2022 | 2.04% | $378M |
| 2021 | 2.08% | $355M |
| 2020 | 2.21% | $356M |
| 2019 | 1.57% | $276M |
| 2018 | 1.65% | $279M |
| 2017 | 1.66% | $266M |
| 2016 | 2.31% | $374M |
| 2015 | 1.52% | $264M |
| 2014 | 2.16% | $409M |
| 2013 | 4.29% | $770M |
| 2011 | 3.76% | $665M |
| 2010 | 4.32% | $719M |
| 2009 | 5.70% | $806M |
| 2008 | 4.28% | $695M |
| 2007 | 3.25% | $522M |
| 2006 | 2.18% | $297M |