Egypt Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1962–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$2.9 billion
Ranked #56 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.3%
Ranked #106 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $2.8B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$6.3 billion
Reached in 1977
Egypt Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Egypt is estimated to have spent $2.9 billion on military and defense, representing 1.3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Egypt is the #56 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $2.8 billion to $2.9 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 17.3% in 1974. The historical average military budget is 5.6% 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) | 1.30% | $2,927M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.20% | $2,794M |
| 2024 | 0.67% | $2,661M |
| 2023 | 0.81% | $3,167M |
| 2022 | 1.01% | $3,899M |
| 2021 | 1.12% | $4,037M |
| 2020 | 1.12% | $3,733M |
| 2019 | 1.18% | $3,459M |
| 2018 | 1.25% | $3,332M |
| 2017 | 1.42% | $3,391M |
| 2016 | 1.67% | $4,018M |
| 2015 | 1.72% | $4,265M |
| 2014 | 1.69% | $4,023M |
| 2013 | 1.61% | $3,686M |
| 2012 | 1.65% | $3,718M |
| 2011 | 1.84% | $3,821M |
| 2010 | 1.95% | $3,935M |
| 2009 | 2.03% | $3,936M |
| 2008 | 2.18% | $4,055M |
| 2007 | 2.38% | $4,354M |