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

YearPercent of GDPUSD (millions)
2026(estimate)2.12%$535M
2025(estimate)2.12%$520M
20242.05%$505M
20232.13%$505M
20222.19%$486M
20211.55%$332M
20201.47%$310M
20191.47%$313M
20181.67%$336M
20171.76%$342M
20161.88%$326M
20152.52%$403M
20142.28%$376M
20132.39%$393M
20122.25%$381M
20042.23%$255M
20032.44%$275M
20023.32%$354M
20013.10%$322M
20001.53%$159M
Showing most recent 20 years of 30 total years of data.