Indonesia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1974–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$12.3 billion
Ranked #26 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.9%
Ranked #131 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $11.8B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$12.3 billion
Reached in 2026
Indonesia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Indonesia is estimated to have spent $12.3 billion on military and defense, representing 0.9% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Indonesia is the #26 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $11.8 billion to $12.3 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.5% in 1975. The historical average military budget is 1.4% 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) | 0.90% | $12,336M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.80% | $11,775M |
| 2024 | 0.78% | $11,214M |
| 2023 | 0.82% | $11,259M |
| 2022 | 0.77% | $10,236M |
| 2021 | 0.74% | $8,926M |
| 2020 | 0.89% | $9,856M |
| 2019 | 0.73% | $8,466M |
| 2018 | 0.72% | $8,067M |
| 2017 | 0.87% | $9,175M |
| 2016 | 0.79% | $7,959M |
| 2015 | 0.88% | $8,528M |
| 2014 | 0.78% | $7,334M |
| 2013 | 0.92% | $8,324M |
| 2012 | 0.71% | $6,191M |
| 2011 | 0.65% | $5,392M |
| 2010 | 0.62% | $4,703M |
| 2009 | 0.57% | $4,005M |
| 2008 | 0.58% | $3,817M |
| 2007 | 0.71% | $4,109M |