Russia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1992–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$165.6 billion
Ranked #3 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
5.8%
Ranked #6 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $158.1B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$165.6 billion
Reached in 2026
Russia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Russia is estimated to have spent $165.6 billion on military and defense, representing 5.8% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Russia is the #3 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $158.1 billion to $165.6 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 7.0% in 2024. The historical average military budget is 4.1% 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) | 5.80% | $165,587M |
| 2025(estimate) | 6.00% | $158,061M |
| 2024 | 7.05% | $150,534M |
| 2023 | 5.40% | $109,204M |
| 2022 | 4.61% | $88,877M |
| 2021 | 3.58% | $68,650M |
| 2020 | 4.14% | $67,316M |
| 2019 | 3.86% | $65,771M |
| 2018 | 3.72% | $62,949M |
| 2017 | 4.25% | $65,414M |
| 2016 | 5.43% | $80,726M |
| 2015 | 4.87% | $75,301M |
| 2014 | 4.11% | $69,866M |
| 2013 | 3.85% | $65,190M |
| 2012 | 3.69% | $62,161M |
| 2011 | 3.43% | $53,649M |
| 2010 | 3.59% | $50,269M |
| 2009 | 3.92% | $49,268M |
| 2008 | 3.15% | $46,958M |
| 2007 | 3.12% | $42,737M |