Djibouti Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1978–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$54 million
Ranked #139 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.4%
Ranked #28 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+1.9%
From $53M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$106 million
Reached in 1983
Djibouti Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Djibouti is estimated to have spent $54 million on military and defense, representing 3.4% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Djibouti is the #139 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 1.9%, from $53 million to $54 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 7.7% in 1983. The historical average military budget is 4.4% 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) | 3.37% | $54M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.37% | $53M |
| 2008 | 2.63% | $51M |
| 2007 | 2.90% | $54M |
| 2006 | 4.59% | $81M |
| 2005 | 4.51% | $76M |
| 2004 | 5.61% | $65M |
| 2003 | — | $75M |
| 2002 | — | $61M |
| 2001 | — | $48M |
| 2000 | 5.07% | $49M |
| 1999 | 5.48% | $52M |
| 1998 | 5.65% | $51M |
| 1997 | 5.47% | $52M |
| 1996 | 5.08% | $49M |
| 1995 | 5.79% | $62M |
| 1994 | 5.76% | $67M |
| 1993 | 6.16% | $70M |
| 1992 | 6.76% | $77M |
| 1991 | 6.65% | $76M |