Trinidad and Tobago Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1968–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$246 million
Ranked #118 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
0.9%
Ranked #134 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $239M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$270 million
Reached in 2013
Trinidad and Tobago Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Trinidad and Tobago is estimated to have spent $246 million 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. Trinidad and Tobago is the #118 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $239 million to $246 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 1.0% in 1971. The historical average military budget is 0.6% 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) | 0.88% | $246M |
| 2025(estimate) | 0.88% | $239M |
| 2024 | 0.92% | $232M |
| 2023 | 0.96% | $243M |
| 2022 | 0.77% | $227M |
| 2021 | 0.86% | $229M |
| 2020 | 0.81% | $192M |
| 2019 | 0.73% | $196M |
| 2018 | 0.69% | $190M |
| 2017 | 0.85% | $234M |
| 2016 | 0.91% | $251M |
| 2015 | 0.75% | $231M |
| 2014 | 0.66% | $227M |
| 2013 | 0.76% | $270M |
| 2012 | 0.64% | $227M |
| 2011 | 0.57% | $214M |
| 2010 | 0.64% | $219M |
| 2009 | 0.71% | $232M |
| 2008 | 0.49% | $248M |
| 2007 | 0.57% | $251M |