Liberia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1965–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$33 million
Ranked #141 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.1%
Ranked #122 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.1%
From $32M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$63 million
Reached in 2023
Liberia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Liberia is estimated to have spent $33 million on military and defense, representing 1.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Liberia is the #141 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.1%, from $32 million to $33 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 29.7% in 1994. The historical average military budget is 2.4% 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) | 1.15% | $33M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.15% | $32M |
| 2024 | 0.71% | $31M |
| 2023 | 1.42% | $63M |
| 2022 | 1.31% | $57M |
| 2021 | 0.85% | $35M |
| 2020 | 0.42% | $16M |
| 2019 | 0.42% | $19M |
| 2018 | 0.41% | $25M |
| 2017 | 0.40% | $31M |
| 2016 | 0.45% | $39M |
| 2015 | 0.48% | $42M |
| 2014 | 0.47% | $45M |
| 2013 | 0.50% | $51M |
| 2012 | 0.57% | $55M |
| 2011 | 0.54% | $49M |
| 2010 | 0.46% | $38M |
| 2009 | 0.38% | $30M |
| 2008 | 0.29% | $24M |
| 2007 | 0.21% | $15M |