Guinea Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1980–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$535 million
Ranked #101 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.1%
Ranked #62 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $520M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$535 million
Reached in 2026
Guinea Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Guinea is estimated to have spent $535 million on military and defense, representing 2.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Guinea is the #101 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $520 million to $535 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.3% in 2002. The historical average military budget is 1.9% 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) | 2.12% | $535M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.12% | $520M |
| 2024 | 2.05% | $505M |
| 2023 | 2.13% | $505M |
| 2022 | 2.19% | $486M |
| 2021 | 1.55% | $332M |
| 2020 | 1.47% | $310M |
| 2019 | 1.47% | $313M |
| 2018 | 1.67% | $336M |
| 2017 | 1.76% | $342M |
| 2016 | 1.88% | $326M |
| 2015 | 2.52% | $403M |
| 2014 | 2.28% | $376M |
| 2013 | 2.39% | $393M |
| 2012 | 2.25% | $381M |
| 2004 | 2.23% | $255M |
| 2003 | 2.44% | $275M |
| 2002 | 3.32% | $354M |
| 2001 | 3.10% | $322M |
| 2000 | 1.53% | $159M |