Colombia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1958–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$13.5 billion
Ranked #24 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.1%
Ranked #33 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $12.9B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$13.5 billion
Reached in 2026
Colombia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Colombia is estimated to have spent $13.5 billion on military and defense, representing 3.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Colombia is the #24 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $12.9 billion to $13.5 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.5% in 1996. The historical average military budget is 2.7% 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) | 3.10% | $13,471M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.00% | $12,859M |
| 2024 | 3.36% | $12,246M |
| 2023 | 2.97% | $10,779M |
| 2022 | 2.80% | $10,622M |
| 2021 | 3.20% | $10,846M |
| 2020 | 3.53% | $10,394M |
| 2019 | 3.15% | $10,069M |
| 2018 | 3.03% | $9,366M |
| 2017 | 3.21% | $9,530M |
| 2016 | 3.07% | $8,931M |
| 2015 | 3.11% | $9,058M |
| 2014 | 3.11% | $9,011M |
| 2013 | 3.27% | $9,137M |
| 2012 | 3.16% | $8,391M |
| 2011 | 3.08% | $7,839M |
| 2010 | 3.64% | $8,422M |
| 2009 | 3.89% | $8,486M |
| 2008 | 3.74% | $8,078M |
| 2007 | 3.29% | $6,834M |