Morocco Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1956–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$5.8 billion
Ranked #43 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
4.6%
Ranked #13 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $5.6B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$5.8 billion
Reached in 2026
Morocco Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Morocco is estimated to have spent $5.8 billion on military and defense, representing 4.6% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Morocco is the #43 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $5.6 billion to $5.8 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 6.6% in 1977. The historical average military budget is 3.7% 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) | 4.60% | $5,850M |
| 2025(estimate) | 4.50% | $5,584M |
| 2024 | 3.52% | $5,318M |
| 2023 | 3.59% | $5,185M |
| 2022 | 3.81% | $5,309M |
| 2021 | 3.75% | $5,342M |
| 2020 | 3.98% | $5,190M |
| 2019 | 2.87% | $4,049M |
| 2018 | 2.90% | $3,966M |
| 2017 | 2.95% | $3,938M |
| 2016 | 2.98% | $3,826M |
| 2015 | 2.96% | $3,803M |
| 2014 | 3.40% | $4,119M |
| 2013 | 3.81% | $4,154M |
| 2012 | 3.46% | $3,636M |
| 2011 | 3.30% | $3,392M |
| 2010 | 3.39% | $3,367M |
| 2009 | 3.29% | $3,147M |
| 2008 | 3.18% | $2,946M |
| 2007 | 3.05% | $2,641M |