Philippines Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1958–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$6.7 billion
Ranked #38 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.3%
Ranked #108 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $6.4B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$6.7 billion
Reached in 2026
Philippines Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Philippines is estimated to have spent $6.7 billion on military and defense, representing 1.3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Philippines is the #38 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $6.4 billion to $6.7 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.9% in 1976. 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) | 1.30% | $6,707M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.20% | $6,402M |
| 2024 | 1.32% | $6,097M |
| 2023 | 1.18% | $5,143M |
| 2022 | 1.32% | $5,524M |
| 2021 | 1.41% | $5,505M |
| 2020 | 1.30% | $4,879M |
| 2019 | 1.13% | $4,737M |
| 2018 | 1.18% | $4,752M |
| 2017 | 1.17% | $4,474M |
| 2016 | 1.05% | $3,765M |
| 2015 | 1.09% | $3,657M |
| 2014 | 1.04% | $3,341M |
| 2013 | 1.19% | $3,602M |
| 2012 | 1.11% | $3,155M |
| 2011 | 1.15% | $3,107M |
| 2010 | 1.17% | $3,059M |
| 2009 | 1.20% | $2,912M |
| 2008 | 1.25% | $3,028M |
| 2007 | 1.29% | $3,027M |