Mexico Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1949–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$18.1 billion
Ranked #22 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.5%
Ranked #149 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $17.3B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$18.1 billion
Reached in 2026
Mexico Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Mexico is estimated to have spent $18.1 billion on military and defense, representing 0.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Mexico is the #22 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $17.3 billion to $18.1 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 0.9% in 2024. The historical average military budget is 0.6% 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) | 0.50% | $18,097M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.50% | $17,275M |
| 2024 | 0.89% | $16,452M |
| 2023 | 0.66% | $11,826M |
| 2022 | 0.69% | $12,009M |
| 2021 | 0.66% | $11,265M |
| 2020 | 0.72% | $11,694M |
| 2019 | 0.51% | $8,950M |
| 2018 | 0.46% | $8,143M |
| 2017 | 0.42% | $7,281M |
| 2016 | 0.48% | $8,036M |
| 2015 | 0.45% | $7,186M |
| 2014 | 0.50% | $7,651M |
| 2013 | 0.49% | $7,324M |
| 2012 | 0.46% | $6,924M |
| 2011 | 0.45% | $6,540M |
| 2010 | 0.43% | $5,991M |
| 2009 | 0.48% | $6,291M |
| 2008 | 0.37% | $5,238M |
| 2007 | 0.38% | $5,268M |