Republic of the Congo Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1970–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$186 million
Ranked #123 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.7%
Ranked #86 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.3%
From $180M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$707 million
Reached in 2014
Republic of the Congo Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Republic of the Congo is estimated to have spent $186 million on military and defense, representing 1.7% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Republic of the Congo is the #123 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.3%, from $180 million to $186 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 5.0% in 1977. The historical average military budget is 3.0% 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) | 1.69% | $186M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.69% | $180M |
| 2024 | 1.19% | $175M |
| 2023 | 1.98% | $285M |
| 2022 | 1.91% | $285M |
| 2021 | 2.34% | $308M |
| 2020 | 2.60% | $309M |
| 2019 | 2.15% | $322M |
| 2018 | 1.98% | $305M |
| 2017 | 3.18% | $414M |
| 2016 | 4.59% | $567M |
| 2014 | 3.94% | $707M |
| 2013 | 2.04% | $371M |
| 2010 | 1.66% | $248M |
| 2008 | 1.79% | $223M |
| 2007 | 1.92% | $203M |
| 2006 | 1.57% | $171M |
| 2005 | 1.52% | $147M |
| 2004 | 2.44% | $186M |
| 2003 | 2.43% | $158M |