Gabon Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1967–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$331 million
Ranked #113 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.4%
Ranked #100 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.1%
From $321M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$331 million
Reached in 2026
Gabon Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Gabon is estimated to have spent $331 million on military and defense, representing 1.4% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Gabon is the #113 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.1%, from $321 million to $331 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.0% in 1986. 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) | 1.41% | $331M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.41% | $321M |
| 2024 | 1.54% | $312M |
| 2023 | 1.32% | $265M |
| 2022 | 1.36% | $296M |
| 2021 | 1.60% | $308M |
| 2020 | 1.72% | $273M |
| 2019 | 1.58% | $285M |
| 2018 | 1.55% | $271M |
| 2017 | 1.81% | $307M |
| 2016 | 1.45% | $242M |
| 2015 | 1.19% | $207M |
| 2014 | 1.14% | $210M |
| 2013 | 1.60% | $299M |
| 2012 | 1.62% | $306M |
| 2011 | 1.46% | $277M |
| 2010 | 1.87% | $298M |
| 2006 | 1.28% | $174M |
| 2005 | 1.25% | $157M |
| 2004 | 1.61% | $173M |