Czech Republic Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1993–2027)
Data updated: July 7, 2026
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$6.8 billion
Ranked #40 of 153 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.2%
Ranked #67 of 163 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+5.0%
From $6.5B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$7.1 billion
Reached in 2027
Czech Republic Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Czech Republic is estimated to have spent $6.8 billion 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. Czech Republic is the #40 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 5.0%, from $6.5 billion to $6.8 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.5% in 2027. The historical average military budget is 1.5% of GDP.
Data source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database. Values are in constant 2024 US dollars. Data for 2026 is an estimate based on government budget announcements.
Historical Military Spending
Military Spending (% of GDP)
Military Spending (USD Billions, 2024 prices)
Historical Data
| Year | Percent of GDP | USD (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | 2.50% | $7,137M |
| 2026(estimate) | 2.20% | $6,813M |
| 2025 | 1.84% | $6,488M |
| 2024 | 1.88% | $6,512M |
| 2023 | 1.31% | $4,443M |
| 2022 | 1.29% | $4,434M |
| 2021 | 1.35% | $4,774M |
| 2020 | 1.27% | $4,336M |
| 2019 | 1.16% | $4,113M |
| 2018 | 1.09% | $3,702M |
| 2017 | 0.94% | $3,092M |
| 2016 | 0.99% | $3,096M |
| 2015 | 0.94% | $2,856M |
| 2014 | 0.96% | $2,748M |
| 2013 | 1.01% | $2,761M |
| 2012 | 1.06% | $2,896M |
| 2011 | 1.07% | $3,012M |
| 2010 | 1.18% | $3,345M |
| 2009 | 1.31% | $3,687M |
| 2008 | 1.23% | $3,581M |
| 2007 | 1.42% | $4,201M |
| 2006 | 1.57% | $4,353M |
| 2005 | 1.78% | $4,712M |
| 2004 | 1.70% | $4,310M |
| 2003 | 1.88% | $4,489M |
| 2002 | 1.81% | $4,133M |
| 2001 | 1.74% | $3,872M |
| 2000 | 1.86% | $4,025M |
| 1999 | 1.84% | $3,898M |
| 1998 | 1.74% | $3,595M |
| 1997 | 1.58% | $3,312M |
| 1996 | 1.66% | $3,503M |
| 1995 | 1.76% | $3,531M |
| 1994 | 2.28% | $3,682M |
| 1993 | 2.33% | $3,564M |