Eswatini Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1977–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$81 million
Ranked #136 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.5%
Ranked #99 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.8%
From $78M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$87 million
Reached in 2016
Eswatini Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Eswatini is estimated to have spent $81 million on military and defense, representing 1.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Eswatini is the #136 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.8%, from $78 million to $81 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.5% in 1979. 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) | 1.49% | $81M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.49% | $78M |
| 2024 | 1.44% | $76M |
| 2023 | 1.38% | $71M |
| 2022 | 1.65% | $77M |
| 2021 | 1.68% | $73M |
| 2020 | 1.86% | $78M |
| 2019 | 1.89% | $80M |
| 2018 | 2.10% | $84M |
| 2017 | 1.92% | $80M |
| 2016 | 2.07% | $87M |
| 2015 | 1.75% | $74M |
| 2014 | 1.82% | $73M |
| 2013 | 1.95% | $73M |
| 2012 | 1.91% | $69M |
| 2011 | 2.22% | $78M |
| 2010 | 2.37% | $80M |
| 2009 | 2.09% | $72M |
| 2008 | 2.00% | $66M |
| 2007 | 1.64% | $59M |