Dominican Republic Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1958–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.1 billion
Ranked #80 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.8%
Ranked #137 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $1.0B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$1.1 billion
Reached in 2026
Dominican Republic Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Dominican Republic is estimated to have spent $1.1 billion on military and defense, representing 0.8% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Dominican Republic is the #80 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $1.0 billion to $1.1 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 5.3% in 1958. 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) | 0.75% | $1,064M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.75% | $1,034M |
| 2024 | 0.78% | $1,004M |
| 2023 | 0.78% | $946M |
| 2022 | 0.68% | $793M |
| 2021 | 0.65% | $709M |
| 2020 | 0.75% | $731M |
| 2019 | 0.69% | $718M |
| 2018 | 0.69% | $683M |
| 2017 | 0.67% | $609M |
| 2016 | 0.63% | $549M |
| 2015 | 0.64% | $521M |
| 2014 | 0.65% | $485M |
| 2013 | 0.61% | $420M |
| 2012 | 0.65% | $428M |
| 2011 | 0.60% | $380M |
| 2010 | 0.67% | $399M |
| 2009 | 0.67% | $371M |
| 2008 | 0.70% | $378M |
| 2007 | 0.63% | $329M |