Oman Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1971–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$6.5 billion
Ranked #39 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
5.5%
Ranked #9 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $6.2B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$10.3 billion
Reached in 2012
Oman Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Oman is estimated to have spent $6.5 billion on military and defense, representing 5.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Oman is the #39 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $6.2 billion to $6.5 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 25.0% in 1975. The historical average military budget is 11.0% 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) | 5.50% | $6,503M |
| 2025(estimate) | 5.80% | $6,207M |
| 2024 | 5.59% | $5,911M |
| 2023 | 5.53% | $5,852M |
| 2022 | 5.26% | $5,838M |
| 2021 | 6.62% | $5,985M |
| 2020 | 8.03% | $6,414M |
| 2019 | 7.44% | $6,865M |
| 2018 | 8.27% | $7,967M |
| 2017 | 8.41% | $7,227M |
| 2016 | 10.56% | $8,565M |
| 2015 | 9.57% | $8,221M |
| 2014 | 8.86% | $8,969M |
| 2013 | 9.75% | $9,671M |
| 2012 | 10.58% | $10,312M |
| 2011 | 6.45% | $5,739M |
| 2010 | 5.65% | $4,383M |
| 2009 | 6.07% | $4,152M |
| 2008 | 4.96% | $4,417M |
| 2007 | 6.72% | $4,651M |