Lithuania Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1993–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$2.9 billion
Ranked #57 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.4%
Ranked #27 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $2.7B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$2.9 billion
Reached in 2026
Lithuania Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Lithuania is estimated to have spent $2.9 billion on military and defense, representing 3.4% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Lithuania is the #57 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $2.7 billion to $2.9 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.4% in 2026. The historical average military budget is 1.4% 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) | 3.40% | $2,862M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.20% | $2,732M |
| 2024 | 3.12% | $2,602M |
| 2023 | 2.71% | $2,163M |
| 2022 | 2.44% | $1,944M |
| 2021 | 1.95% | $1,559M |
| 2020 | 2.05% | $1,522M |
| 2019 | 1.98% | $1,461M |
| 2018 | 1.95% | $1,369M |
| 2017 | 1.71% | $1,137M |
| 2016 | 1.48% | $936M |
| 2015 | 1.13% | $699M |
| 2014 | 0.88% | $524M |
| 2013 | 0.77% | $436M |
| 2012 | 0.77% | $422M |
| 2011 | 0.80% | $421M |
| 2010 | 0.89% | $436M |
| 2009 | 1.08% | $522M |
| 2008 | 1.13% | $692M |
| 2007 | 1.11% | $671M |