Singapore Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1970–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$16.1 billion
Ranked #23 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.0%
Ranked #37 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $15.3B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$16.1 billion
Reached in 2026
Singapore Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Singapore is estimated to have spent $16.1 billion on military and defense, representing 3.0% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Singapore is the #23 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $15.3 billion to $16.1 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 5.7% in 1977. 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) | 3.00% | $16,062M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.00% | $15,332M |
| 2024 | 2.84% | $14,602M |
| 2023 | 2.83% | $14,181M |
| 2022 | 2.41% | $12,901M |
| 2021 | 2.54% | $12,249M |
| 2020 | 2.80% | $11,448M |
| 2019 | 2.76% | $11,995M |
| 2018 | 2.81% | $12,135M |
| 2017 | 2.97% | $12,030M |
| 2016 | 3.10% | $11,718M |
| 2015 | 3.05% | $11,021M |
| 2014 | 3.05% | $10,333M |
| 2013 | 3.04% | $10,040M |
| 2012 | 3.11% | $10,072M |
| 2011 | 3.19% | $10,313M |
| 2010 | 3.38% | $10,694M |
| 2009 | 3.88% | $10,903M |
| 2008 | 3.85% | $10,551M |
| 2007 | 3.60% | $10,480M |