Pakistan Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1953–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$9.0 billion
Ranked #30 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.6%
Ranked #22 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $8.6B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$10.6 billion
Reached in 2021
Pakistan Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Pakistan is estimated to have spent $9.0 billion on military and defense, representing 3.6% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Pakistan is the #30 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $8.6 billion to $9.0 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 7.0% in 1986. The historical average military budget is 4.9% 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) | 3.60% | $9,002M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.50% | $8,593M |
| 2024 | 2.67% | $8,183M |
| 2023 | 2.88% | $8,626M |
| 2022 | 3.18% | $9,877M |
| 2021 | 3.39% | $10,581M |
| 2020 | 3.49% | $10,148M |
| 2019 | 3.51% | $10,316M |
| 2018 | 3.59% | $10,444M |
| 2017 | 3.36% | $9,338M |
| 2016 | 3.20% | $8,519M |
| 2015 | 3.16% | $8,237M |
| 2014 | 3.10% | $7,583M |
| 2013 | 3.09% | $7,209M |
| 2012 | 3.10% | $6,970M |
| 2011 | 2.92% | $6,573M |
| 2010 | 3.04% | $6,235M |
| 2009 | 3.27% | $5,963M |
| 2008 | 3.46% | $5,786M |
| 2007 | 3.51% | $6,137M |