Tajikistan Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1992–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$248 million
Ranked #117 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.1%
Ranked #70 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $241M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$285 million
Reached in 2023
Tajikistan Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Tajikistan is estimated to have spent $248 million on military and defense, representing 2.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Tajikistan is the #117 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $241 million to $248 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.4% in 2023. The historical average military budget is 1.1% 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) | 2.06% | $248M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.06% | $241M |
| 2024 | 1.85% | $234M |
| 2023 | 2.40% | $285M |
| 2022 | 1.93% | $216M |
| 2021 | 1.00% | $106M |
| 2020 | 0.95% | $90M |
| 2019 | 1.00% | $96M |
| 2018 | 1.05% | $98M |
| 2017 | 1.04% | $93M |
| 2016 | 1.21% | $100M |
| 2015 | 1.28% | $99M |
| 2014 | 1.13% | $87M |
| 2012 | 1.00% | $68M |
| 2011 | 1.09% | $66M |
| 2010 | 0.95% | $53M |
| 2009 | 0.95% | $47M |
| 2008 | 1.02% | $46M |
| 2004 | 1.13% | $55M |
| 2003 | 1.12% | $47M |