Senegal Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1979–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$537 million
Ranked #100 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.5%
Ranked #91 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $522M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$537 million
Reached in 2026
Senegal Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Senegal is estimated to have spent $537 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. Senegal is the #100 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $522 million to $537 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.4% in 1979. The historical average military budget is 1.6% 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) | 1.52% | $537M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.52% | $522M |
| 2024 | 1.57% | $507M |
| 2023 | 1.48% | $449M |
| 2022 | 1.52% | $459M |
| 2021 | 1.76% | $513M |
| 2020 | 1.41% | $389M |
| 2019 | 1.52% | $420M |
| 2018 | 1.67% | $437M |
| 2017 | 1.47% | $368M |
| 2016 | 1.60% | $376M |
| 2015 | 1.21% | $266M |
| 2014 | 1.21% | $249M |
| 2013 | 1.25% | $243M |
| 2012 | 1.11% | $210M |
| 2011 | 1.29% | $230M |
| 2010 | 1.22% | $213M |
| 2009 | 1.34% | $225M |
| 2008 | 1.29% | $211M |
| 2007 | 1.38% | $215M |