Switzerland Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1957–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$7.1 billion
Ranked #37 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.9%
Ranked #133 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $6.8B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$8.6 billion
Reached in 1990
Switzerland Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Switzerland is estimated to have spent $7.1 billion on military and defense, representing 0.9% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Switzerland is the #37 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $6.8 billion to $7.1 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 3.0% in 1958. The historical average military budget is 1.5% 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) | 0.90% | $7,132M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.80% | $6,808M |
| 2024 | 0.72% | $6,484M |
| 2023 | 0.71% | $6,289M |
| 2022 | 0.68% | $6,112M |
| 2021 | 0.67% | $5,840M |
| 2020 | 0.77% | $6,305M |
| 2019 | 0.70% | $5,806M |
| 2018 | 0.65% | $5,407M |
| 2017 | 0.67% | $5,369M |
| 2016 | 0.66% | $5,338M |
| 2015 | 0.65% | $5,132M |
| 2014 | 0.63% | $4,927M |
| 2013 | 0.71% | $5,438M |
| 2012 | 0.67% | $5,009M |
| 2011 | 0.69% | $5,102M |
| 2010 | 0.69% | $4,969M |
| 2009 | 0.73% | $5,145M |
| 2008 | 0.72% | $5,150M |
| 2007 | 0.72% | $5,028M |