Haiti Military Spending

Haiti spends an estimated 0.1% of GDP on its military in 2026; its most recent reported expenditure in US dollars is $30 million (2025).

Defense budget and military expenditure data (1988–2027)

Data updated: July 7, 2026

Key Facts (2026 estimate)

Military Expenditure

$31 million

Ranked #147 of 153 countries worldwide

Percent of GDP

0.1%

Ranked #163 of 163 countries by % of GDP

Year-over-Year Change

+3.3%

From $30M in 2025

Historical Peak Spending

$46 million

Reached in 2021

How the 2026 figures are produced. Neither figure is a researched budget estimate. The share-of-GDP figure is the arithmetic mean of Haiti’s last 3 reported years (20232025), carried across both estimate years unchanged. The dollar figure is not a per-country forecast — it is the actual SIPRI figure for 2025 raised by a flat 3%, the same rate applied to every country in this group, so it can rise even where the share-of-GDP path falls. Actual SIPRI figures for Haiti run to 2025.

Haiti Defense Budget Summary

In 2026, Haiti is estimated to have spent $31 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 3.3%, from $30 million to $31 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 2024 US dollars. Data for 2026 is an estimate based on government budget announcements.

Historical Military Spending

Military Spending (% of GDP)

Military Spending (USD Billions, 2024 prices)

Historical Data

YearPercent of GDPUSD (millions)
2027(estimate)0.09%$32M
2026(estimate)0.09%$31M
20250.12%$30M
20240.08%$20M
20230.06%$16M
20220.07%$20M
20210.15%$46M
20200.10%$31M
20190.09%$27M
20180.06%$20M
20170.04%$15M
20160.05%$16M
20150.04%$12M
20140.04%$11M
20130.03%$9M
19950.08%$8M
19940.07%$8M
19930.09%$10M
19920.11%$11M
19910.10%$12M
19900.09%$11M
19890.08%$11M
19880.09%$11M

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Haiti spend on military?
In 2026, Haiti is estimated to have spent $31 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.
What is Haiti's defense budget in 2026?
Haiti's 2026 defense budget is an estimated $31 million in constant 2024 US dollars (estimate: the last reported figure carried forward at a flat rate, not an announced budget).
What percentage of GDP does Haiti spend on defense?
In 2026, Haiti spends an estimated 0.1% of GDP on its military. The historical average military budget is 0.1% of GDP.
Where does Haiti rank in military spending worldwide?
In 2026, Haiti ranks #147 of 153 countries by absolute military spending and #163 of 163 by share of GDP, based on 2026 spending estimates.
Is Haiti's military spending increasing or decreasing?
Haiti's military spending increased 3.3% year over year, from $30 million in 2025 to $31 million in 2026.

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