Slovenia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1992–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.0 billion
Ranked #83 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.7%
Ranked #85 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.7%
From $979M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$1.0 billion
Reached in 2026
Slovenia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Slovenia is estimated to have spent $1.0 billion 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. Slovenia is the #83 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.7%, from $979 million to $1.0 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.3% in 1992. The historical average military budget is 1.4% 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) | 1.70% | $1,025M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.50% | $979M |
| 2024 | 1.31% | $932M |
| 2023 | 1.32% | $913M |
| 2022 | 1.30% | $856M |
| 2021 | 1.24% | $815M |
| 2020 | 1.07% | $641M |
| 2019 | 1.06% | $659M |
| 2018 | 0.99% | $587M |
| 2017 | 0.99% | $562M |
| 2016 | 1.02% | $548M |
| 2015 | 0.94% | $487M |
| 2014 | 0.98% | $492M |
| 2013 | 1.06% | $513M |
| 2012 | 1.18% | $579M |
| 2011 | 1.30% | $672M |
| 2010 | 1.62% | $833M |
| 2009 | 1.60% | $837M |
| 2008 | 1.50% | $831M |
| 2007 | 1.45% | $784M |