Georgia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1996–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$696 million
Ranked #91 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.7%
Ranked #41 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $664M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$1.3 billion
Reached in 2007
Georgia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Georgia is estimated to have spent $696 million on military and defense, representing 2.7% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Georgia is the #91 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $664 million to $696 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 9.2% in 2007. The historical average military budget is 2.6% 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) | 2.70% | $696M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.50% | $664M |
| 2024 | 1.86% | $632M |
| 2023 | 1.66% | $508M |
| 2022 | 1.61% | $459M |
| 2021 | 1.59% | $424M |
| 2020 | 1.79% | $427M |
| 2019 | 1.76% | $442M |
| 2018 | 1.86% | $448M |
| 2017 | 1.94% | $436M |
| 2016 | 2.04% | $430M |
| 2015 | 1.97% | $400M |
| 2014 | 2.31% | $449M |
| 2013 | 2.52% | $464M |
| 2012 | 2.91% | $510M |
| 2011 | 3.03% | $491M |
| 2010 | 3.65% | $546M |
| 2009 | 5.61% | $729M |
| 2008 | 8.52% | $1,195M |
| 2007 | 9.16% | $1,259M |