North Macedonia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1996–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$376 million
Ranked #111 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.0%
Ranked #76 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.7%
From $359M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$475 million
Reached in 2001
North Macedonia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, North Macedonia is estimated to have spent $376 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. North Macedonia is the #111 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.7%, from $359 million to $376 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 6.1% in 2001. The historical average military budget is 1.8% 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) | 2.00% | $376M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.80% | $359M |
| 2024 | 2.10% | $342M |
| 2023 | 1.69% | $267M |
| 2022 | 1.58% | $247M |
| 2021 | 1.45% | $232M |
| 2020 | 1.24% | $188M |
| 2019 | 1.16% | $184M |
| 2018 | 0.94% | $144M |
| 2017 | 0.90% | $129M |
| 2016 | 0.97% | $137M |
| 2015 | 0.99% | $131M |
| 2014 | 1.09% | $136M |
| 2013 | 1.17% | $138M |
| 2012 | 1.23% | $138M |
| 2011 | 1.26% | $146M |
| 2010 | 1.38% | $157M |
| 2009 | 1.69% | $184M |
| 2008 | 1.74% | $189M |
| 2007 | 1.95% | $206M |