Portugal Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1949–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$5.0 billion
Ranked #48 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.8%
Ranked #82 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $4.7B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$5.0 billion
Reached in 2026
Portugal Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Portugal is estimated to have spent $5.0 billion on military and defense, representing 1.8% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Portugal is the #48 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $4.7 billion to $5.0 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.5% in 1968. The historical average military budget is 2.2% 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) | 1.80% | $4,975M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.60% | $4,749M |
| 2024 | 1.53% | $4,523M |
| 2023 | 1.47% | $4,236M |
| 2022 | 1.39% | $3,821M |
| 2021 | 1.52% | $3,990M |
| 2020 | 1.43% | $3,528M |
| 2019 | 1.37% | $3,626M |
| 2018 | 1.34% | $3,395M |
| 2017 | 1.24% | $3,022M |
| 2016 | 1.54% | $3,633M |
| 2015 | 1.33% | $3,032M |
| 2014 | 1.31% | $2,892M |
| 2013 | 1.44% | $3,131M |
| 2012 | 1.40% | $3,023M |
| 2011 | 1.49% | $3,450M |
| 2010 | 1.49% | $3,638M |
| 2009 | 1.53% | $3,714M |
| 2008 | 1.42% | $3,471M |
| 2007 | 1.38% | $3,395M |