Honduras Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1951–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$594 million
Ranked #95 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.5%
Ranked #90 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $577M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$594 million
Reached in 2026
Honduras Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Honduras is estimated to have spent $594 million on military and defense, representing 1.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Honduras is the #95 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $577 million to $594 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.0% in 1987. The historical average military budget is 1.5% 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) | 1.52% | $594M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.52% | $577M |
| 2024 | 1.58% | $560M |
| 2023 | 1.52% | $523M |
| 2022 | 1.47% | $488M |
| 2021 | 1.50% | $478M |
| 2020 | 1.47% | $415M |
| 2019 | 1.58% | $491M |
| 2018 | 1.49% | $456M |
| 2017 | 1.59% | $480M |
| 2016 | 1.53% | $439M |
| 2015 | 1.35% | $369M |
| 2014 | 1.19% | $303M |
| 2013 | 1.38% | $337M |
| 2012 | 1.13% | $279M |
| 2011 | 1.13% | $272M |
| 2010 | 1.07% | $247M |
| 2009 | 1.07% | $238M |
| 2008 | 0.95% | $212M |
| 2007 | 0.78% | $171M |