Syria Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1960–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
N/A
Percent of GDP
3.9%
Ranked #20 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Syria Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Syria is estimated to have spent N/A on military and defense, representing 3.9% 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 17.7% in 1984. The historical average military budget is 9.5% 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) | 3.88% | — |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.88% | — |
| 2010 | 4.06% | — |
| 2009 | 4.03% | — |
| 2008 | 3.55% | — |
| 2007 | 4.10% | — |
| 2006 | 4.39% | — |
| 2005 | 5.03% | — |
| 2004 | 5.54% | — |
| 2003 | 6.25% | — |
| 2002 | 5.41% | — |
| 2001 | 5.48% | — |
| 2000 | 5.45% | — |
| 1999 | 5.81% | — |
| 1998 | 5.81% | — |
| 1997 | 5.88% | — |
| 1996 | 6.04% | — |
| 1995 | 6.95% | — |
| 1994 | 7.36% | — |
| 1993 | 7.24% | — |
Showing most recent 20 years of 52 total years of data.