Hungary Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1970–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$5.2 billion
Ranked #47 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.1%
Ranked #66 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $5.0B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$5.5 billion
Reached in 1985
Hungary Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Hungary is estimated to have spent $5.2 billion on military and defense, representing 2.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Hungary is the #47 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $5.0 billion to $5.2 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 5.0% in 1985. The historical average military budget is 2.1% 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) | 2.10% | $5,190M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.00% | $4,954M |
| 2024 | 2.16% | $4,718M |
| 2023 | 2.05% | $4,355M |
| 2022 | 1.83% | $4,021M |
| 2021 | 1.32% | $2,776M |
| 2020 | 1.75% | $3,404M |
| 2019 | 1.33% | $2,627M |
| 2018 | 1.00% | $1,861M |
| 2017 | 1.19% | $2,056M |
| 2016 | 1.00% | $1,628M |
| 2015 | 0.90% | $1,425M |
| 2014 | 0.86% | $1,267M |
| 2013 | 0.94% | $1,287M |
| 2012 | 1.03% | $1,361M |
| 2011 | 1.04% | $1,429M |
| 2010 | 1.02% | $1,410M |
| 2009 | 1.13% | $1,572M |
| 2008 | 1.18% | $1,763M |
| 2007 | 1.27% | $1,897M |