Kazakhstan Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1993–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.3 billion
Ranked #75 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.0%
Ranked #126 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $1.2B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$2.4 billion
Reached in 2019
Kazakhstan Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Kazakhstan is estimated to have spent $1.3 billion on military and defense, representing 1.0% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Kazakhstan is the #75 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 1.3% in 2007. The historical average military budget is 1.0% 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) | 1.00% | $1,260M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.00% | $1,202M |
| 2024 | 0.43% | $1,145M |
| 2023 | 0.44% | $1,164M |
| 2022 | 0.52% | $1,350M |
| 2021 | 0.82% | $1,989M |
| 2020 | 0.91% | $2,002M |
| 2019 | 1.02% | $2,367M |
| 2018 | 0.84% | $1,814M |
| 2017 | 0.83% | $1,686M |
| 2016 | 0.93% | $1,756M |
| 2015 | 1.11% | $2,078M |
| 2014 | 1.04% | $2,020M |
| 2013 | 1.08% | $2,026M |
| 2012 | 1.05% | $1,796M |
| 2011 | 0.94% | $1,539M |
| 2010 | 1.01% | $1,397M |
| 2009 | 1.10% | $1,272M |
| 2008 | 1.15% | $1,348M |
| 2007 | 1.30% | $1,420M |