Oman Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1971–2027)
Data updated: July 7, 2026
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$6.2 billion
Ranked #43 of 153 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
5.5%
Ranked #7 of 163 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+5.0%
From $5.9B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$10.4 billion
Reached in 2012
Oman Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Oman is estimated to have spent $6.2 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 #43 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 5.0%, from $5.9 billion to $6.2 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 10.9% of GDP.
Data source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database. Values are in constant 2024 US dollars. Data for 2026 is an estimate based on government budget announcements.
Historical Military Spending
Military Spending (% of GDP)
Military Spending (USD Billions, 2024 prices)
Historical Data
| Year | Percent of GDP | USD (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | 5.40% | $6,528M |
| 2026(estimate) | 5.50% | $6,232M |
| 2025 | 5.68% | $5,935M |
| 2024 | 5.59% | $5,988M |
| 2023 | 5.51% | $5,886M |
| 2022 | 5.26% | $5,873M |
| 2021 | 6.62% | $6,020M |
| 2020 | 8.03% | $6,452M |
| 2019 | 7.44% | $6,906M |
| 2018 | 8.27% | $8,014M |
| 2017 | 8.41% | $7,270M |
| 2016 | 10.56% | $8,616M |
| 2015 | 9.57% | $8,270M |
| 2014 | 8.86% | $9,023M |
| 2013 | 9.75% | $9,728M |
| 2012 | 10.58% | $10,373M |
| 2011 | 6.45% | $5,773M |
| 2010 | 5.65% | $4,409M |
| 2009 | 6.07% | $4,176M |
| 2008 | 4.96% | $4,443M |
| 2007 | 6.72% | $4,679M |
| 2006 | 7.10% | $4,613M |
| 2005 | 7.71% | $4,328M |
| 2004 | 7.86% | $3,592M |
| 2003 | 7.96% | $3,191M |
| 2002 | 8.10% | $3,035M |
| 2001 | 8.20% | $2,947M |
| 2000 | 7.09% | $2,534M |
| 1999 | 7.52% | $2,127M |
| 1998 | 8.22% | $2,103M |
| 1997 | 9.36% | $2,374M |
| 1996 | 9.41% | $2,294M |
| 1995 | 10.97% | $2,429M |
| 1994 | 11.77% | $2,411M |
| 1993 | 11.53% | $2,269M |
| 1992 | 12.18% | $2,418M |
| 1991 | 11.06% | $2,019M |
| 1990 | 12.39% | $2,437M |
| 1989 | 12.50% | $2,169M |
| 1988 | 13.70% | $2,160M |
| 1987 | 13.20% | $2,176M |
| 1986 | 15.87% | $2,541M |
| 1985 | 15.56% | $3,065M |
| 1984 | 16.89% | $2,876M |
| 1983 | 17.16% | $2,456M |
| 1982 | 16.67% | $2,082M |
| 1981 | 15.71% | $1,918M |
| 1980 | 14.91% | $1,591M |
| 1979 | 15.64% | $1,592M |
| 1978 | 20.95% | $2,038M |
| 1977 | 18.78% | $1,551M |
| 1976 | 23.01% | $1,617M |
| 1975 | 24.96% | $1,511M |
| 1974 | 15.53% | $731M |
| 1973 | 18.60% | $684M |
| 1972 | 14.86% | $635M |
| 1971 | 9.65% | $378M |