Haiti Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1988–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$16 million
Ranked #147 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.1%
Ranked #157 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+6.7%
From $15M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$34 million
Reached in 2021
Haiti Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Haiti is estimated to have spent $16 million on military and defense, representing 0.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Haiti is the #147 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 6.7%, from $15 million to $16 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 0.1% in 2021. The historical average military budget is 0.1% 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) | 0.06% | $16M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.06% | $15M |
| 2024 | 0.07% | $15M |
| 2023 | 0.05% | $12M |
| 2022 | 0.07% | $14M |
| 2021 | 0.15% | $34M |
| 2020 | 0.10% | $23M |
| 2019 | 0.09% | $20M |
| 2018 | 0.06% | $15M |
| 2017 | 0.04% | $11M |
| 2016 | 0.05% | $11M |
| 2015 | 0.04% | $9M |
| 2014 | 0.04% | $8M |
| 2013 | 0.03% | $7M |
| 2011 | — | $0M |
| 2010 | — | $0M |
| 2009 | — | $0M |
| 2008 | — | $0M |
| 2007 | — | $0M |
| 2006 | — | $0M |