Tunisia Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1960–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.3 billion
Ranked #74 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.5%
Ranked #45 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $1.3B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$1.3 billion
Reached in 2021
Tunisia Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Tunisia is estimated to have spent $1.3 billion on military and defense, representing 2.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Tunisia is the #74 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $1.3 billion to $1.3 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.2% in 1983. The historical average military budget is 1.9% 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) | 2.52% | $1,304M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.52% | $1,267M |
| 2024 | 2.51% | $1,230M |
| 2023 | 2.49% | $1,208M |
| 2022 | 2.57% | $1,254M |
| 2021 | 2.63% | $1,312M |
| 2020 | 2.71% | $1,307M |
| 2019 | 2.38% | $1,248M |
| 2018 | 1.98% | $1,015M |
| 2017 | 2.03% | $1,011M |
| 2016 | 2.22% | $1,089M |
| 2015 | 2.14% | $1,023M |
| 2014 | 1.81% | $857M |
| 2013 | 1.56% | $718M |
| 2012 | 1.44% | $652M |
| 2011 | 1.49% | $645M |
| 2010 | 1.24% | $541M |
| 2009 | 1.29% | $521M |
| 2008 | 1.29% | $506M |
| 2007 | 1.26% | $465M |