Spain Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1949–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$26.3 billion
Ranked #17 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.5%
Ranked #97 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $25.1B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$26.3 billion
Reached in 2026
Spain Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Spain is estimated to have spent $26.3 billion 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. Spain is the #17 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $25.1 billion to $26.3 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.0% in 1984. The historical average military budget is 1.9% 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) | 1.50% | $26,319M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.30% | $25,123M |
| 2024 | 1.43% | $23,926M |
| 2023 | 1.47% | $23,821M |
| 2022 | 1.41% | $21,596M |
| 2021 | 1.34% | $20,037M |
| 2020 | 1.35% | $19,114M |
| 2019 | 1.22% | $19,128M |
| 2018 | 1.25% | $18,945M |
| 2017 | 1.22% | $18,240M |
| 2016 | 1.13% | $16,481M |
| 2015 | 1.26% | $17,774M |
| 2014 | 1.25% | $16,721M |
| 2013 | 1.27% | $16,746M |
| 2012 | 1.42% | $19,195M |
| 2011 | 1.33% | $18,980M |
| 2010 | 1.38% | $20,574M |
| 2009 | 1.36% | $20,441M |
| 2008 | 1.37% | $21,293M |
| 2007 | 1.36% | $21,411M |