Jordan Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1959–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$2.8 billion
Ranked #59 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
5.0%
Ranked #12 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.7%
From $2.6B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$2.8 billion
Reached in 2026
Jordan Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Jordan is estimated to have spent $2.8 billion on military and defense, representing 5.0% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Jordan is the #59 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.7%, from $2.6 billion to $2.8 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 24.1% in 1968. The historical average military budget is 9.7% 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) | 5.00% | $2,758M |
| 2025(estimate) | 5.00% | $2,633M |
| 2024 | 4.80% | $2,507M |
| 2023 | 4.81% | $2,450M |
| 2022 | 4.80% | $2,383M |
| 2021 | 4.70% | $2,316M |
| 2020 | 4.70% | $2,217M |
| 2019 | 4.57% | $2,199M |
| 2018 | 4.56% | $2,134M |
| 2017 | 4.68% | $2,209M |
| 2016 | 4.44% | $2,082M |
| 2015 | 4.19% | $1,885M |
| 2014 | 4.20% | $1,792M |
| 2013 | 4.19% | $1,721M |
| 2012 | 4.66% | $1,839M |
| 2011 | 5.40% | $2,081M |
| 2010 | 5.74% | $2,117M |
| 2009 | 6.39% | $2,235M |
| 2008 | 5.99% | $1,920M |
| 2007 | 5.85% | $1,662M |