Jamaica Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1976–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$267 million
Ranked #116 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.3%
Ranked #114 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.7%
From $260M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$301 million
Reached in 2019
Jamaica Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Jamaica is estimated to have spent $267 million on military and defense, representing 1.3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Jamaica is the #116 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.7%, from $260 million to $267 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 1.7% in 2020. The historical average military budget is 0.9% 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) | 1.25% | $267M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.25% | $260M |
| 2024 | 1.27% | $252M |
| 2023 | 1.19% | $230M |
| 2022 | 1.29% | $234M |
| 2021 | 1.47% | $247M |
| 2020 | 1.71% | $271M |
| 2019 | 1.68% | $301M |
| 2018 | 1.33% | $238M |
| 2017 | 0.97% | $169M |
| 2016 | 0.95% | $161M |
| 2015 | 0.87% | $142M |
| 2014 | 0.87% | $136M |
| 2013 | 0.90% | $141M |
| 2012 | 0.93% | $147M |
| 2011 | 0.93% | $147M |
| 2010 | 0.87% | $139M |
| 2009 | 0.95% | $157M |
| 2008 | 0.95% | $162M |
| 2007 | 0.65% | $120M |