Turkmenistan Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1994–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$197 million
Ranked #122 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
3.3%
Ranked #29 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.6%
From $192M in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$203 million
Reached in 1997
Turkmenistan Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Turkmenistan is estimated to have spent $197 million on military and defense, representing 3.3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Turkmenistan is the #122 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.6%, from $192 million to $197 million. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 4.0% in 1997. The historical average military budget is 2.8% 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) | 3.32% | $197M |
| 2025(estimate) | 3.32% | $192M |
| 1999 | 2.90% | $186M |
| 1998 | 3.11% | $172M |
| 1997 | 3.96% | $203M |
| 1996 | 2.04% | $134M |
| 1995 | 2.32% | $139M |
| 1994 | 1.80% | $156M |