Mozambique Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1980–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$461 million
Ranked #104 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.0%
Ranked #71 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $448M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$461 million
Reached in 2026
Mozambique Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Mozambique is estimated to have spent $461 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. Mozambique is the #104 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $448 million to $461 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.0% in 1984. 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) | 2.04% | $461M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.04% | $448M |
| 2024 | 1.99% | $435M |
| 2023 | 1.93% | $404M |
| 2022 | 2.21% | $446M |
| 2021 | 1.91% | $374M |
| 2020 | 2.02% | $395M |
| 2019 | 1.39% | $268M |
| 2018 | 1.31% | $249M |
| 2017 | 0.98% | $180M |
| 2016 | 0.92% | $176M |
| 2015 | 0.83% | $159M |
| 2014 | 0.97% | $168M |
| 2013 | 0.92% | $150M |
| 2012 | 0.83% | $130M |
| 2011 | 0.81% | $117M |
| 2010 | 0.87% | $127M |
| 2009 | 0.69% | $98M |
| 2008 | 0.65% | $89M |
| 2007 | 0.63% | $89M |