Moldova Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1993–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$113 million
Ranked #133 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.8%
Ranked #136 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.6%
From $108M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$113 million
Reached in 2026
Moldova Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Moldova is estimated to have spent $113 million on military and defense, representing 0.8% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Moldova is the #133 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.6%, from $108 million to $113 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 0.9% in 1995. The historical average military budget is 0.5% 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) | 0.80% | $113M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.60% | $108M |
| 2024 | 0.60% | $103M |
| 2023 | 0.57% | $94M |
| 2022 | 0.36% | $62M |
| 2021 | 0.37% | $72M |
| 2020 | 0.39% | $65M |
| 2019 | 0.36% | $65M |
| 2018 | 0.33% | $58M |
| 2017 | 0.32% | $54M |
| 2016 | 0.34% | $55M |
| 2015 | 0.30% | $47M |
| 2014 | 0.29% | $46M |
| 2013 | 0.28% | $42M |
| 2012 | 0.27% | $37M |
| 2011 | 0.27% | $36M |
| 2010 | 0.26% | $33M |
| 2009 | 0.46% | $43M |
| 2008 | 0.61% | $60M |
| 2007 | 0.52% | $49M |