Guyana Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1973–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$208 million
Ranked #119 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.7%
Ranked #139 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.0%
From $202M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$208 million
Reached in 2026
Guyana Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Guyana is estimated to have spent $208 million on military and defense, representing 0.7% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Guyana is the #119 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.0%, from $202 million to $208 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 8.4% in 1985. The historical average military budget is 2.3% 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) | 0.70% | $208M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.70% | $202M |
| 2024 | 0.87% | $196M |
| 2023 | 0.64% | $110M |
| 2022 | 0.60% | $90M |
| 2021 | 0.95% | $83M |
| 2020 | 1.40% | $87M |
| 2019 | 1.30% | $77M |
| 2018 | 1.29% | $72M |
| 2017 | 1.25% | $70M |
| 2016 | 1.15% | $62M |
| 2015 | 1.08% | $56M |
| 2014 | 0.95% | $47M |
| 2013 | 0.84% | $42M |
| 2012 | 0.83% | $41M |
| 2011 | 0.88% | $40M |
| 2010 | 0.91% | $40M |
| 2009 | 0.98% | $42M |
| 2008 | 1.01% | $42M |
| 2007 | 0.91% | $37M |