Fiji Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1968–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$78 million
Ranked #137 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.3%
Ranked #103 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.6%
From $76M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$87 million
Reached in 2007
Fiji Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Fiji is estimated to have spent $78 million 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. Fiji is the #137 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.6%, from $76 million to $78 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.3% in 1989. The historical average military budget is 1.3% 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) | 1.33% | $78M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.33% | $76M |
| 2024 | 1.31% | $74M |
| 2023 | 1.33% | $73M |
| 2022 | 1.36% | $68M |
| 2021 | 1.60% | $68M |
| 2020 | 1.61% | $74M |
| 2019 | 1.45% | $79M |
| 2018 | 1.46% | $81M |
| 2017 | 1.40% | $77M |
| 2016 | 1.10% | $58M |
| 2015 | 0.91% | $47M |
| 2014 | 1.54% | $76M |
| 2013 | 1.39% | $58M |
| 2012 | 1.49% | $59M |
| 2011 | 1.61% | $63M |
| 2010 | 1.61% | $60M |
| 2009 | 1.79% | $64M |
| 2008 | 1.52% | $56M |
| 2007 | 2.24% | $87M |