Estonia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1992–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.5 billion
Ranked #70 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.5%
Ranked #23 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $1.5B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$1.5 billion
Reached in 2026
Estonia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Estonia is estimated to have spent $1.5 billion on military and defense, representing 3.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Estonia is the #70 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $1.5 billion to $1.5 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.5% in 2026. The historical average military budget is 1.8% 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) | 3.50% | $1,532M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.40% | $1,462M |
| 2024 | 3.37% | $1,393M |
| 2023 | 3.00% | $1,236M |
| 2022 | 2.13% | $918M |
| 2021 | 2.01% | $891M |
| 2020 | 2.26% | $928M |
| 2019 | 2.00% | $835M |
| 2018 | 1.97% | $782M |
| 2017 | 1.97% | $743M |
| 2016 | 2.03% | $722M |
| 2015 | 1.99% | $672M |
| 2014 | 1.90% | $617M |
| 2013 | 1.88% | $577M |
| 2012 | 1.88% | $558M |
| 2011 | 1.67% | $478M |
| 2010 | 1.70% | $449M |
| 2009 | 1.80% | $469M |
| 2008 | 1.77% | $541M |
| 2007 | 1.66% | $553M |