Qatar Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1980–2027)
Data updated: July 7, 2026
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$16.1 billion
Percent of GDP
4.0%
Ranked #22 of 163 countries by % of GDP
Historical Peak Spending
$16.1 billion
Reached in 2022
Qatar Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Qatar is estimated to have spent $16.1 billion on military and defense, representing 4.0% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 24.9% in 1985. The historical average military budget is 8.4% 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) | 4.00% | — |
| 2026(estimate) | 4.00% | — |
| 2022 | 6.50% | $16,080M |
| 2021 | 6.45% | $12,700M |
| 2010 | 1.47% | $2,365M |
| 2009 | 1.99% | $2,396M |
| 2008 | 2.01% | $2,711M |
| 2007 | 1.96% | $2,103M |
| 2006 | 1.75% | $1,632M |
| 2005 | 1.99% | $1,520M |
| 2004 | 2.43% | $1,439M |
| 2003 | 3.33% | $1,561M |
| 2002 | 3.93% | $1,549M |
| 1991 | 13.01% | $2,323M |
| 1990 | 10.74% | $2,142M |
| 1989 | 13.08% | $2,367M |
| 1988 | 16.27% | $2,832M |
| 1987 | 15.89% | $2,609M |
| 1985 | 24.85% | $4,769M |
| 1984 | 12.73% | $2,781M |
| 1983 | 13.96% | $2,909M |
| 1982 | 19.28% | $4,845M |
| 1981 | 12.22% | $3,698M |
| 1980 | 7.87% | $2,347M |