Denmark Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1949–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$10.8 billion
Ranked #28 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.1%
Ranked #65 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $10.3B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$10.8 billion
Reached in 2026
Denmark Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Denmark is estimated to have spent $10.8 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. Denmark is the #28 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $10.3 billion to $10.8 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.4% in 1953. The historical average military budget is 2.0% 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% | $10,760M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.00% | $10,271M |
| 2024 | 2.42% | $9,782M |
| 2023 | 2.00% | $8,133M |
| 2022 | 1.36% | $5,801M |
| 2021 | 1.29% | $5,350M |
| 2020 | 1.37% | $5,252M |
| 2019 | 1.30% | $4,939M |
| 2018 | 1.28% | $4,786M |
| 2017 | 1.14% | $4,184M |
| 2016 | 1.15% | $4,101M |
| 2015 | 1.11% | $3,847M |
| 2014 | 1.15% | $3,887M |
| 2013 | 1.22% | $4,066M |
| 2012 | 1.35% | $4,433M |
| 2011 | 1.31% | $4,299M |
| 2010 | 1.40% | $4,612M |
| 2009 | 1.34% | $4,332M |
| 2008 | 1.35% | $4,607M |
| 2007 | 1.30% | $4,436M |