Norway Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1949–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$11.3 billion
Ranked #27 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.1%
Ranked #68 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $10.8B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$11.3 billion
Reached in 2026
Norway Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Norway is estimated to have spent $11.3 billion on military and defense, representing 2.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Norway is the #27 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $10.8 billion to $11.3 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 5.1% in 1953. The historical average military budget is 2.6% 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) | 2.10% | $11,314M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.00% | $10,800M |
| 2024 | 2.09% | $10,285M |
| 2023 | 1.81% | $8,798M |
| 2022 | 1.46% | $8,348M |
| 2021 | 1.68% | $7,656M |
| 2020 | 1.97% | $7,439M |
| 2019 | 1.84% | $7,342M |
| 2018 | 1.72% | $6,940M |
| 2017 | 1.71% | $6,587M |
| 2016 | 1.62% | $5,968M |
| 2015 | 1.50% | $5,750M |
| 2014 | 1.46% | $5,793M |
| 2013 | 1.41% | $5,552M |
| 2012 | 1.39% | $5,426M |
| 2011 | 1.44% | $5,329M |
| 2010 | 1.51% | $5,230M |
| 2009 | 1.60% | $5,313M |
| 2008 | 1.37% | $5,008M |
| 2007 | 1.46% | $4,980M |