Ivory Coast Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1962–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$672 million
Ranked #92 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.8%
Ranked #135 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $653M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$690 million
Reached in 2016
Ivory Coast Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Ivory Coast is estimated to have spent $672 million on military and defense, representing 0.8% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Ivory Coast is the #92 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $653 million to $672 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 1.7% in 1972. The historical average military budget is 1.1% 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) | 0.83% | $672M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.83% | $653M |
| 2024 | 0.76% | $634M |
| 2023 | 0.86% | $682M |
| 2022 | 0.87% | $652M |
| 2021 | 0.88% | $641M |
| 2020 | 0.96% | $659M |
| 2019 | 0.89% | $607M |
| 2018 | 1.04% | $645M |
| 2017 | 0.97% | $565M |
| 2016 | 1.25% | $690M |
| 2015 | 1.24% | $655M |
| 2014 | 1.07% | $507M |
| 2013 | 1.00% | $420M |
| 2012 | 1.10% | $422M |
| 2011 | 1.01% | $346M |
| 2010 | 1.13% | $414M |
| 2009 | 1.25% | $433M |
| 2008 | 1.10% | $364M |
| 2007 | 1.15% | $363M |