Lebanon Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1964–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$498 million
Ranked #103 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.5%
Ranked #24 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.6%
From $476M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$2.1 billion
Reached in 2016
Lebanon Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Lebanon is estimated to have spent $498 million on military and defense, representing 3.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Lebanon is the #103 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.6%, from $476 million to $498 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 13.5% in 1983. The historical average military budget is 5.3% 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) | 3.50% | $498M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.50% | $476M |
| 2024 | 2.59% | $453M |
| 2023 | 1.62% | $286M |
| 2022 | 1.40% | $246M |
| 2021 | 1.61% | $291M |
| 2020 | 3.03% | $744M |
| 2019 | 4.74% | $1,804M |
| 2018 | 5.06% | $2,046M |
| 2017 | 4.60% | $1,909M |
| 2016 | 5.10% | $2,126M |
| 2015 | 4.49% | $1,813M |
| 2014 | 4.72% | $1,768M |
| 2013 | 4.13% | $1,536M |
| 2012 | 3.99% | $1,462M |
| 2011 | 4.07% | $1,442M |
| 2010 | 4.12% | $1,475M |
| 2009 | 4.03% | $1,380M |
| 2008 | 4.02% | $1,145M |
| 2007 | 4.64% | $1,250M |