Croatia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1992–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.7 billion
Ranked #66 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.1%
Ranked #64 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $1.6B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$3.5 billion
Reached in 1995
Croatia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Croatia is estimated to have spent $1.7 billion on military and defense, representing 2.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Croatia is the #66 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 11.2% in 1994. The historical average military budget is 3.3% 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) | 2.10% | $1,722M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.00% | $1,643M |
| 2024 | 1.79% | $1,565M |
| 2023 | 1.71% | $1,439M |
| 2022 | 1.80% | $1,422M |
| 2021 | 1.97% | $1,486M |
| 2020 | 1.70% | $1,141M |
| 2019 | 1.60% | $1,168M |
| 2018 | 1.54% | $1,077M |
| 2017 | 1.63% | $1,102M |
| 2016 | 1.59% | $1,038M |
| 2015 | 1.75% | $1,091M |
| 2014 | 1.81% | $1,096M |
| 2013 | 1.61% | $977M |
| 2012 | 1.66% | $1,022M |
| 2011 | 1.74% | $1,118M |
| 2010 | 1.67% | $1,080M |
| 2009 | 1.77% | $1,166M |
| 2008 | 1.82% | $1,279M |
| 2007 | 1.61% | $1,114M |