Ukraine Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1993–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$73.5 billion
Ranked #8 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
28.0%
Ranked #1 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+4.8%
From $70.1B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$73.5 billion
Reached in 2026
Ukraine Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Ukraine is estimated to have spent $73.5 billion on military and defense, representing 28.0% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Ukraine is the #8 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 4.8%, from $70.1 billion to $73.5 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 36.5% in 2023. The historical average military budget is 7.1% 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) | 28.00% | $73,463M |
| 2025(estimate) | 32.00% | $70,124M |
| 2024 | 34.48% | $66,784M |
| 2023 | 36.53% | $64,908M |
| 2022 | 25.64% | $41,205M |
| 2021 | 3.43% | $6,883M |
| 2020 | 4.40% | $7,436M |
| 2019 | 4.07% | $6,701M |
| 2018 | 3.64% | $5,783M |
| 2017 | 3.24% | $4,793M |
| 2016 | 3.67% | $4,965M |
| 2015 | 3.85% | $4,945M |
| 2014 | 2.97% | $4,525M |
| 2013 | 2.39% | $3,776M |
| 2012 | 2.35% | $3,552M |
| 2011 | 2.26% | $3,172M |
| 2010 | 2.74% | $3,452M |
| 2009 | 2.84% | $3,432M |
| 2008 | 2.67% | $3,746M |
| 2007 | 2.87% | $3,830M |