Namibia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1990–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$365 million
Ranked #112 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.8%
Ranked #40 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.1%
From $354M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$523 million
Reached in 2015
Namibia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Namibia is estimated to have spent $365 million on military and defense, representing 2.8% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Namibia is the #112 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.1%, from $354 million to $365 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 6.4% in 1990. The historical average military budget is 3.2% 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) | 2.80% | $365M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.80% | $354M |
| 2024 | 2.73% | $344M |
| 2023 | 2.75% | $339M |
| 2022 | 2.91% | $344M |
| 2021 | 3.23% | $360M |
| 2020 | 3.48% | $383M |
| 2019 | 3.30% | $386M |
| 2018 | 3.33% | $404M |
| 2017 | 3.52% | $422M |
| 2016 | 3.97% | $464M |
| 2015 | 4.53% | $523M |
| 2014 | 4.33% | $477M |
| 2013 | 3.21% | $324M |
| 2012 | 3.17% | $308M |
| 2011 | 3.57% | $313M |
| 2010 | 3.51% | $296M |
| 2009 | 3.37% | $271M |
| 2008 | 3.14% | $257M |
| 2007 | 2.61% | $205M |