Niger Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1975–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$428 million
Ranked #108 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.9%
Ranked #78 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $416M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$428 million
Reached in 2026
Niger Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Niger is estimated to have spent $428 million on military and defense, representing 1.9% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Niger is the #108 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $416 million to $428 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.2% in 2024. The historical average military budget is 1.2% 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) | 1.93% | $428M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.93% | $416M |
| 2024 | 2.24% | $404M |
| 2023 | 1.98% | $332M |
| 2022 | 1.57% | $259M |
| 2021 | 1.36% | $200M |
| 2020 | 1.73% | $254M |
| 2019 | 1.92% | $276M |
| 2018 | 1.79% | $237M |
| 2017 | 1.81% | $225M |
| 2016 | 1.60% | $194M |
| 2014 | 1.34% | $143M |
| 2013 | 1.05% | $103M |
| 2012 | 1.62% | $153M |
| 2011 | 0.98% | $80M |
| 2010 | 0.88% | $69M |
| 2009 | 0.74% | $53M |
| 2008 | 0.74% | $51M |
| 2005 | 0.72% | $41M |
| 2004 | 1.09% | $42M |