Luxembourg Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1949–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$934 million
Ranked #89 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.2%
Ranked #119 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.7%
From $892M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$934 million
Reached in 2026
Luxembourg Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Luxembourg is estimated to have spent $934 million on military and defense, representing 1.2% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Luxembourg is the #89 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.7%, from $892 million to $934 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.9% in 1954. 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) | 1.20% | $934M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.00% | $892M |
| 2024 | 0.96% | $849M |
| 2023 | 0.77% | $662M |
| 2022 | 0.63% | $543M |
| 2021 | 0.47% | $406M |
| 2020 | 0.58% | $456M |
| 2019 | 0.55% | $420M |
| 2018 | 0.50% | $377M |
| 2017 | 0.50% | $367M |
| 2016 | 0.38% | $276M |
| 2015 | 0.42% | $292M |
| 2014 | 0.37% | $248M |
| 2013 | 0.36% | $231M |
| 2012 | 0.36% | $223M |
| 2011 | 0.38% | $229M |
| 2010 | 0.44% | $265M |
| 2009 | 0.37% | $210M |
| 2008 | 0.36% | $212M |
| 2007 | 0.50% | $284M |