Tanzania Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1967–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.0 billion
Ranked #84 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
1.2%
Ranked #121 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $995M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$1.0 billion
Reached in 2026
Tanzania Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Tanzania 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. Tanzania is the #84 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $995 million to $1.0 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 10.1% in 1978. The historical average military budget is 2.5% 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) | 1.18% | $1,024M |
| 2025(estimate) | 1.18% | $995M |
| 2024 | 1.15% | $966M |
| 2023 | 1.21% | $946M |
| 2022 | 1.19% | $875M |
| 2021 | 1.12% | $786M |
| 2020 | 1.08% | $728M |
| 2019 | 1.06% | $686M |
| 2018 | 1.10% | $679M |
| 2017 | 1.06% | $645M |
| 2016 | 1.09% | $642M |
| 2015 | 1.09% | $587M |
| 2014 | 1.02% | $505M |
| 2013 | 0.97% | $453M |
| 2012 | 0.91% | $392M |
| 2011 | 0.90% | $386M |
| 2010 | 0.90% | $359M |
| 2009 | 0.76% | $277M |
| 2008 | 0.70% | $249M |
| 2007 | 0.76% | $245M |