Myanmar Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1951–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$5.7 billion
Ranked #45 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.5%
Ranked #25 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $5.5B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$5.7 billion
Reached in 2026
Myanmar Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Myanmar is estimated to have spent $5.7 billion on military and defense, representing 3.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Myanmar is the #45 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $5.5 billion to $5.7 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 6.8% in 1963. The historical average military budget is 3.8% 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) | 3.50% | $5,747M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.50% | $5,485M |
| 2024 | 6.79% | $5,224M |
| 2023 | 3.75% | $3,140M |
| 2022 | 4.17% | $3,662M |
| 2021 | 4.07% | $3,786M |
| 2020 | 3.12% | $3,220M |
| 2019 | 2.19% | $2,280M |
| 2018 | 2.36% | $2,357M |
| 2017 | 3.64% | $3,464M |
| 2016 | 4.09% | $3,651M |
| 2015 | 4.30% | $3,817M |
| 2014 | 3.79% | $3,288M |
| 2013 | 4.12% | $3,265M |
| 2012 | 4.12% | $2,969M |
| 2005 | 1.67% | $716M |
| 2004 | 1.92% | $708M |
| 2003 | 2.07% | $634M |
| 2002 | 1.48% | $426M |
| 2001 | 1.95% | $585M |