Israel Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1952–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$49.8 billion
Ranked #12 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
8.0%
Ranked #4 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $47.5B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$49.8 billion
Reached in 2026
Israel Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Israel is estimated to have spent $49.8 billion on military and defense, representing 8.0% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Israel is the #12 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $47.5 billion to $49.8 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 30.5% in 1975. The historical average military budget is 11.7% 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) | 8.00% | $49,794M |
| 2025(estimate) | 8.50% | $47,530M |
| 2024 | 8.78% | $45,267M |
| 2023 | 5.38% | $27,499M |
| 2022 | 4.43% | $22,207M |
| 2021 | 4.93% | $23,163M |
| 2020 | 5.28% | $22,473M |
| 2019 | 5.07% | $21,573M |
| 2018 | 5.29% | $21,445M |
| 2017 | 5.43% | $21,182M |
| 2016 | 5.42% | $20,316M |
| 2015 | 5.42% | $19,294M |
| 2014 | 5.63% | $19,027M |
| 2013 | 5.44% | $17,673M |
| 2012 | 5.51% | $17,136M |
| 2011 | 5.63% | $16,810M |
| 2010 | 5.79% | $16,703M |
| 2009 | 5.98% | $16,582M |
| 2008 | 6.24% | $16,925M |
| 2007 | 6.16% | $16,706M |