Finland Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1958–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$7.6 billion
Ranked #34 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.5%
Ranked #46 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $7.2B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$7.6 billion
Reached in 2026
Finland Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Finland is estimated to have spent $7.6 billion on military and defense, representing 2.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Finland is the #34 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $7.2 billion to $7.6 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.5% in 1962. The historical average military budget is 1.6% 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) | 2.50% | $7,583M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.40% | $7,239M |
| 2024 | 2.30% | $6,894M |
| 2023 | 2.01% | $5,928M |
| 2022 | 1.59% | $4,853M |
| 2021 | 1.30% | $3,984M |
| 2020 | 1.44% | $4,265M |
| 2019 | 1.36% | $4,092M |
| 2018 | 1.37% | $4,050M |
| 2017 | 1.36% | $3,936M |
| 2016 | 1.43% | $4,004M |
| 2015 | 1.46% | $3,989M |
| 2014 | 1.46% | $3,901M |
| 2013 | 1.54% | $4,112M |
| 2012 | 1.53% | $4,087M |
| 2011 | 1.49% | $4,037M |
| 2010 | 1.49% | $3,973M |
| 2009 | 1.56% | $4,063M |
| 2008 | 1.39% | $3,871M |
| 2007 | 1.29% | $3,591M |