Kyrgyzstan Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1992–2027)
Data updated: July 7, 2026
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$575 million
Ranked #103 of 153 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.0%
Ranked #38 of 163 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.0%
From $558M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$591 million
Reached in 2027
Kyrgyzstan Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Kyrgyzstan is estimated to have spent $575 million on military and defense, representing 3.0% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Kyrgyzstan is the #103 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.0%, from $558 million to $575 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.9% in 2010. The historical average military budget is 3.0% of GDP.
Data source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database. Values are in constant 2024 US dollars. Data for 2026 is an estimate based on government budget announcements.
Historical Military Spending
Military Spending (% of GDP)
Military Spending (USD Billions, 2024 prices)
Historical Data
| Year | Percent of GDP | USD (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | 3.01% | $591M |
| 2026(estimate) | 3.01% | $575M |
| 2025 | 2.92% | $558M |
| 2024 | 2.93% | $511M |
| 2023 | 3.18% | $512M |
| 2022 | 2.90% | $396M |
| 2021 | 2.84% | $338M |
| 2020 | 3.11% | $338M |
| 2019 | 2.71% | $321M |
| 2018 | 3.03% | $315M |
| 2017 | 3.10% | $306M |
| 2016 | 3.34% | $305M |
| 2015 | 3.45% | $286M |
| 2014 | 3.38% | $277M |
| 2013 | 3.20% | $250M |
| 2012 | 3.21% | $234M |
| 2011 | 3.40% | $235M |
| 2010 | 3.85% | $239M |
| 2009 | 3.18% | $194M |
| 2008 | 2.90% | $177M |
| 2007 | 3.06% | $175M |
| 2006 | 3.17% | $161M |
| 2005 | 3.08% | $146M |
| 2004 | 2.85% | $132M |
| 2003 | 2.87% | $123M |
| 2002 | 2.73% | $108M |
| 2001 | 2.35% | $93M |
| 2000 | 2.88% | $108M |
| 1999 | 2.69% | $89M |
| 1998 | 2.67% | $85M |
| 1997 | 3.11% | $99M |
| 1996 | 2.99% | $89M |
| 1995 | 3.46% | $94M |
| 1994 | 2.59% | $75M |
| 1993 | 1.53% | $56M |
| 1992 | 1.64% | $98M |