Somalia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1961–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
N/A
Percent of GDP
1.4%
Ranked #102 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Somalia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Somalia is estimated to have spent N/A on military and defense, representing 1.4% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 28.9% in 1986. The historical average military budget is 2.1% 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) | 1.35% | — |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.35% | — |
| 2024 | 1.59% | — |
| 2023 | 1.29% | — |
| 2022 | 1.16% | — |
| 2021 | 1.17% | — |
| 2020 | 1.14% | — |
| 2019 | 0.83% | — |
| 2018 | 0.97% | — |
| 2017 | 0.75% | — |
| 2016 | 0.65% | — |
| 2015 | 0.68% | — |
| 2014 | 0.94% | — |
| 2013 | 0.44% | — |
| 1989 | 1.53% | — |
| 1988 | 17.44% | — |
| 1987 | 16.96% | — |
| 1986 | 28.95% | — |
| 1985 | 0.05% | — |
| 1984 | 0.14% | — |
Showing most recent 20 years of 43 total years of data.