Guinea-Bissau Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1982–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$27 million
Ranked #143 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.4%
Ranked #101 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.8%
From $26M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$28 million
Reached in 2021
Guinea-Bissau Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Guinea-Bissau is estimated to have spent $27 million on military and defense, representing 1.4% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Guinea-Bissau is the #143 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.8%, from $26 million to $27 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.6% in 2000. The historical average military budget is 1.2% 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) | 1.36% | $27M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.36% | $26M |
| 2023 | 1.23% | $25M |
| 2022 | 1.40% | $27M |
| 2021 | 1.46% | $28M |
| 2020 | 1.52% | $27M |
| 2019 | 1.49% | $26M |
| 2018 | 1.38% | $24M |
| 2017 | 1.31% | $22M |
| 2016 | 1.26% | $19M |
| 2015 | 1.48% | $21M |
| 2014 | 1.89% | $22M |
| 2013 | 1.96% | $22M |
| 2012 | 2.33% | $26M |
| 2011 | 1.52% | $18M |
| 2010 | 1.82% | $19M |
| 2009 | 1.55% | $15M |
| 2005 | 1.89% | $17M |
| 2003 | 1.58% | $12M |
| 2002 | 1.56% | $12M |