Montenegro Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (2005–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$158 million
Ranked #128 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.0%
Ranked #75 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.6%
From $151M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$158 million
Reached in 2026
Montenegro Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Montenegro is estimated to have spent $158 million on military and defense, representing 2.0% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Montenegro is the #128 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.6%, from $151 million to $158 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.7% in 2005. The historical average military budget is 1.7% 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) | 2.00% | $158M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.00% | $151M |
| 2024 | 1.83% | $144M |
| 2023 | 1.52% | $114M |
| 2022 | 1.57% | $110M |
| 2021 | 1.56% | $102M |
| 2020 | 1.74% | $99M |
| 2019 | 1.33% | $89M |
| 2018 | 1.37% | $87M |
| 2017 | 1.36% | $82M |
| 2016 | 1.41% | $80M |
| 2015 | 1.40% | $73M |
| 2014 | 1.47% | $74M |
| 2013 | 1.45% | $70M |
| 2012 | 1.66% | $77M |
| 2011 | 1.75% | $87M |
| 2010 | 1.81% | $90M |
| 2009 | 1.84% | $88M |
| 2008 | 1.87% | $96M |
| 2007 | 1.74% | $84M |