Mauritania Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1985–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$294 million
Ranked #115 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.2%
Ranked #60 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.2%
From $285M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$294 million
Reached in 2026
Mauritania Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Mauritania is estimated to have spent $294 million on military and defense, representing 2.2% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Mauritania is the #115 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.2%, from $285 million to $294 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 6.0% in 1985. The historical average military budget is 2.9% 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) | 2.16% | $294M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.16% | $285M |
| 2024 | 2.16% | $277M |
| 2023 | 2.26% | $277M |
| 2022 | 2.06% | $241M |
| 2021 | 2.29% | $262M |
| 2020 | 2.39% | $245M |
| 2019 | 2.00% | $198M |
| 2018 | 2.13% | $195M |
| 2017 | 2.12% | $183M |
| 2016 | 2.15% | $175M |
| 2015 | 2.16% | $158M |
| 2014 | 2.20% | $166M |
| 2013 | 2.00% | $170M |
| 2012 | 2.11% | $172M |
| 2011 | — | $0M |
| 2010 | — | $0M |
| 2009 | 3.14% | $145M |
| 2008 | 3.06% | $145M |
| 2007 | — | $0M |