Guatemala Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1955–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$421 million
Ranked #110 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.4%
Ranked #151 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $409M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$806 million
Reached in 1984
Guatemala Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Guatemala is estimated to have spent $421 million on military and defense, representing 0.4% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Guatemala is the #110 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $409 million to $421 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.2% in 1984. The historical average military budget is 1.0% 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) | 0.42% | $421M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.42% | $409M |
| 2024 | 0.37% | $397M |
| 2023 | 0.42% | $438M |
| 2022 | 0.46% | $464M |
| 2021 | 0.39% | $379M |
| 2020 | 0.44% | $400M |
| 2019 | 0.43% | $398M |
| 2018 | 0.37% | $332M |
| 2017 | 0.38% | $339M |
| 2016 | 0.44% | $388M |
| 2015 | 0.41% | $354M |
| 2014 | 0.42% | $356M |
| 2013 | 0.47% | $380M |
| 2012 | 0.48% | $355M |
| 2011 | 0.46% | $323M |
| 2010 | 0.44% | $305M |
| 2009 | 0.40% | $279M |
| 2008 | 0.47% | $297M |
| 2007 | 0.40% | $274M |