Czech Republic Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1993–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$7.3 billion
Ranked #35 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.2%
Ranked #58 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $7.0B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$7.3 billion
Reached in 2026
Czech Republic Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Czech Republic is estimated to have spent $7.3 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 #35 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $7.0 billion to $7.3 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.3% in 1993. The historical average military budget is 1.5% 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% | $7,344M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.10% | $7,010M |
| 2024 | 1.92% | $6,676M |
| 2023 | 1.47% | $5,056M |
| 2022 | 1.33% | $4,668M |
| 2021 | 1.35% | $4,903M |
| 2020 | 1.30% | $4,503M |
| 2019 | 1.13% | $4,106M |
| 2018 | 1.08% | $3,727M |
| 2017 | 0.94% | $3,160M |
| 2016 | 0.99% | $3,164M |
| 2015 | 0.94% | $2,919M |
| 2014 | 0.96% | $2,808M |
| 2013 | 1.01% | $2,822M |
| 2012 | 1.06% | $2,960M |
| 2011 | 1.07% | $3,079M |
| 2010 | 1.18% | $3,419M |
| 2009 | 1.31% | $3,769M |
| 2008 | 1.23% | $3,660M |
| 2007 | 1.42% | $4,293M |