Republic of the Congo Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1970–2027)
Data updated: July 7, 2026
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$196 million
Ranked #127 of 153 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.5%
Ranked #97 of 163 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.2%
From $190M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$729 million
Reached in 2014
Republic of the Congo Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Republic of the Congo is estimated to have spent $196 million on military and defense, representing 1.5% 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 #127 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.2%, from $190 million to $196 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 2.9% 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) | 1.52% | $201M |
| 2026(estimate) | 1.52% | $196M |
| 2025 | 1.31% | $190M |
| 2024 | 1.23% | $182M |
| 2023 | 2.01% | $294M |
| 2022 | 1.91% | $294M |
| 2021 | 2.34% | $317M |
| 2020 | 2.60% | $319M |
| 2019 | 2.15% | $333M |
| 2018 | 1.98% | $314M |
| 2017 | 3.18% | $427M |
| 2016 | 4.59% | $585M |
| 2014 | 3.94% | $729M |
| 2013 | 2.04% | $383M |
| 2010 | 1.66% | $255M |
| 2008 | 1.79% | $230M |
| 2007 | 1.92% | $209M |
| 2006 | 1.57% | $176M |
| 2005 | 1.52% | $151M |
| 2004 | 2.44% | $192M |
| 2003 | 2.43% | $163M |
| 2002 | 2.12% | $147M |
| 2001 | 1.79% | $124M |
| 1993 | 3.64% | $195M |
| 1992 | 3.83% | $219M |
| 1987 | 4.37% | $192M |
| 1985 | 2.58% | $166M |
| 1984 | 2.25% | $149M |
| 1982 | 3.35% | $176M |
| 1981 | 3.19% | $132M |
| 1980 | 3.37% | $93M |
| 1979 | 4.39% | $92M |
| 1978 | 4.32% | $76M |
| 1977 | 4.95% | — |
| 1976 | 4.73% | $92M |
| 1975 | 4.50% | $87M |
| 1974 | 4.24% | $82M |
| 1973 | 4.22% | $65M |
| 1972 | 3.53% | $50M |
| 1971 | 4.60% | $64M |
| 1970 | 4.86% | $64M |