Togo Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1961–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$201 million
Ranked #121 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.1%
Ranked #35 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.6%
From $196M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$364 million
Reached in 2022
Togo Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Togo is estimated to have spent $201 million on military and defense, representing 3.1% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Togo is the #121 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.6%, from $196 million to $201 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.1% in 2022. The historical average military budget is 2.1% 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) | 3.06% | $201M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.06% | $196M |
| 2024 | 2.00% | $190M |
| 2023 | 3.05% | $276M |
| 2022 | 4.14% | $364M |
| 2021 | 2.39% | $206M |
| 2020 | 2.16% | $184M |
| 2019 | 2.36% | $198M |
| 2018 | 1.47% | $116M |
| 2017 | 1.40% | $105M |
| 2016 | 1.36% | $97M |
| 2015 | 1.67% | $84M |
| 2014 | 1.82% | $85M |
| 2013 | 1.68% | $74M |
| 2012 | 1.62% | $68M |
| 2011 | 1.53% | $60M |
| 2010 | 1.66% | $63M |
| 2009 | 1.64% | $59M |
| 2008 | 1.72% | $60M |
| 2005 | 1.46% | $47M |