Madagascar Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1961–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$122 million
Ranked #130 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.7%
Ranked #142 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.4%
From $118M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$139 million
Reached in 1979
Madagascar Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Madagascar is estimated to have spent $122 million on military and defense, representing 0.7% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Madagascar is the #130 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.4%, from $118 million to $122 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.0% in 1981. The historical average military budget is 1.3% 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) | 0.67% | $122M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.67% | $118M |
| 2024 | 0.71% | $115M |
| 2023 | 0.65% | $102M |
| 2022 | 0.65% | $100M |
| 2021 | 0.68% | $101M |
| 2020 | 0.67% | $94M |
| 2019 | 0.55% | $82M |
| 2018 | 0.53% | $76M |
| 2017 | 0.51% | $70M |
| 2016 | 0.50% | $69M |
| 2015 | 0.52% | $67M |
| 2014 | 0.56% | $70M |
| 2013 | 0.58% | $70M |
| 2012 | 0.59% | $71M |
| 2011 | 0.62% | $72M |
| 2010 | 0.57% | $65M |
| 2009 | 0.74% | $82M |
| 2008 | 0.96% | $114M |
| 2007 | 0.96% | $108M |