Kosovo Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (2008–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$172 million
Ranked #125 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.3%
Ranked #107 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.0%
From $167M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$172 million
Reached in 2026
Kosovo Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Kosovo is estimated to have spent $172 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. Kosovo is the #125 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.0%, from $167 million to $172 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 1.5% in 2024. 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) | 1.30% | $172M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.30% | $167M |
| 2024 | 1.48% | $162M |
| 2023 | 1.27% | $133M |
| 2022 | 1.15% | $116M |
| 2021 | 0.85% | $85M |
| 2020 | 1.02% | $91M |
| 2019 | 0.83% | $77M |
| 2018 | 0.80% | $72M |
| 2017 | 0.80% | $69M |
| 2016 | 0.78% | $65M |
| 2015 | 0.79% | $62M |
| 2014 | 0.76% | $56M |
| 2013 | 0.72% | $51M |
| 2012 | 0.70% | $47M |
| 2011 | 0.80% | $53M |
| 2010 | 0.72% | $45M |
| 2009 | 0.48% | $31M |
| 2008 | 0.02% | $1M |