Poland Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1970–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$37.9 billion
Ranked #14 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
4.5%
Ranked #15 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $36.2B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$37.9 billion
Reached in 2026
Poland Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Poland is estimated to have spent $37.9 billion on military and defense, representing 4.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Poland is the #14 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $36.2 billion to $37.9 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.5% in 2026. The historical average military budget is 2.3% 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) | 4.50% | $37,937M |
| 2025(estimate) | 4.20% | $36,213M |
| 2024 | 4.15% | $34,488M |
| 2023 | 3.27% | $26,343M |
| 2022 | 2.20% | $18,057M |
| 2021 | 2.22% | $17,836M |
| 2020 | 2.26% | $16,980M |
| 2019 | 1.95% | $14,837M |
| 2018 | 2.02% | $14,591M |
| 2017 | 1.89% | $12,882M |
| 2016 | 1.94% | $12,598M |
| 2015 | 2.13% | $13,336M |
| 2014 | 1.91% | $11,206M |
| 2013 | 1.79% | $10,073M |
| 2012 | 1.80% | $10,155M |
| 2011 | 1.79% | $10,067M |
| 2010 | 1.84% | $9,928M |
| 2009 | 1.79% | $9,476M |
| 2008 | 1.75% | $8,984M |
| 2007 | 2.00% | $9,877M |