Ecuador Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1953–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$2.8 billion
Ranked #58 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.2%
Ranked #55 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $2.7B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$9.0 billion
Reached in 1995
Ecuador Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Ecuador is estimated to have spent $2.8 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. Ecuador is the #58 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $2.7 billion to $2.8 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.2% in 2009. The historical average military budget is 2.1% 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) | 2.24% | $2,807M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.24% | $2,727M |
| 2024 | 2.22% | $2,648M |
| 2023 | 2.27% | $2,692M |
| 2022 | 2.22% | $2,644M |
| 2021 | 2.24% | $2,548M |
| 2020 | 2.46% | $2,495M |
| 2019 | 2.18% | $2,476M |
| 2018 | 2.37% | $2,698M |
| 2017 | 2.36% | $2,600M |
| 2016 | 2.57% | $2,665M |
| 2015 | 2.67% | $2,802M |
| 2014 | 2.71% | $3,125M |
| 2013 | 2.83% | $3,178M |
| 2012 | 2.95% | $3,090M |
| 2011 | 3.11% | $3,077M |
| 2010 | 3.07% | $2,744M |
| 2009 | 3.24% | $2,644M |
| 2008 | 2.69% | $2,348M |
| 2007 | 2.63% | $2,026M |