Sudan Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1951–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.0 billion
Ranked #82 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.2%
Ranked #120 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+3.0%
From $1.0B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$9.8 billion
Reached in 2008
Sudan Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Sudan is estimated to have spent $1.0 billion on military and defense, representing 1.2% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Sudan is the #82 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 3.0%, from $1.0 billion to $1.0 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 5.5% in 2009. The historical average military budget is 2.9% 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) | 1.18% | $1,036M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.18% | $1,006M |
| 2021 | 0.93% | $977M |
| 2020 | 0.98% | $1,656M |
| 2019 | 1.63% | $2,852M |
| 2018 | 1.78% | $3,153M |
| 2017 | 3.29% | $6,189M |
| 2016 | 2.28% | $4,768M |
| 2015 | 2.71% | $4,549M |
| 2009 | 5.45% | $9,581M |
| 2008 | 4.98% | $9,825M |
| 2007 | 4.08% | $8,144M |
| 2006 | 3.64% | $6,835M |
| 2005 | 3.31% | $5,811M |
| 2004 | 4.66% | $7,109M |
| 2003 | 1.86% | $2,531M |
| 2002 | 2.67% | $3,310M |
| 2001 | 2.47% | $3,184M |
| 2000 | 4.47% | $4,881M |
| 1999 | 4.01% | $3,757M |