Mali Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1961–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$960 million
Ranked #88 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.7%
Ranked #21 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $933M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$960 million
Reached in 2026
Mali Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Mali is estimated to have spent $960 million on military and defense, representing 3.7% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Mali is the #88 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $933 million to $960 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.2% in 2024. The historical average military budget is 2.2% 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) | 3.69% | $960M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.69% | $933M |
| 2024 | 4.20% | $906M |
| 2023 | 3.77% | $785M |
| 2022 | 3.09% | $611M |
| 2021 | 3.38% | $668M |
| 2020 | 3.40% | $655M |
| 2019 | 2.75% | $537M |
| 2018 | 2.82% | $507M |
| 2017 | 3.03% | $513M |
| 2016 | 2.59% | $415M |
| 2015 | 2.36% | $347M |
| 2014 | 1.52% | $208M |
| 2013 | 1.16% | $148M |
| 2012 | 1.20% | $147M |
| 2011 | 1.24% | $155M |
| 2010 | 1.37% | $152M |
| 2009 | 1.42% | $144M |
| 2008 | 1.47% | $139M |
| 2007 | 1.36% | $125M |