Germany Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1953–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$94.9 billion
Ranked #4 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.3%
Ranked #54 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $90.6B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$94.9 billion
Reached in 2026
Germany Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Germany is estimated to have spent $94.9 billion on military and defense, representing 2.3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Germany is the #4 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $90.6 billion to $94.9 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.9% in 1963. The historical average military budget is 2.4% 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) | 2.30% | $94,931M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.10% | $90,616M |
| 2024 | 1.89% | $86,301M |
| 2023 | 1.49% | $67,285M |
| 2022 | 1.35% | $61,110M |
| 2021 | 1.30% | $58,458M |
| 2020 | 1.36% | $58,976M |
| 2019 | 1.24% | $55,351M |
| 2018 | 1.15% | $50,459M |
| 2017 | 1.13% | $49,104M |
| 2016 | 1.13% | $47,735M |
| 2015 | 1.12% | $45,750M |
| 2014 | 1.13% | $44,977M |
| 2013 | 1.16% | $44,924M |
| 2012 | 1.22% | $46,649M |
| 2011 | 1.18% | $45,353M |
| 2010 | 1.24% | $46,291M |
| 2009 | 1.28% | $46,179M |
| 2008 | 1.19% | $44,494M |
| 2007 | 1.15% | $43,466M |