Uruguay Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1972–2026)
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.8 billion
Ranked #65 of 148 countries worldwide
Percent of GDP
2.2%
Ranked #61 of 157 countries by % of GDP
Year-over-Year Change
+2.9%
From $1.8B in 2025
Historical Peak Spending
$2.2 billion
Reached in 1981
Uruguay Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Uruguay is estimated to have spent $1.8 billion on military and defense, representing 2.2% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures. Uruguay is the #65 highest military spender in the world by absolute spending.
Compared to the previous year (2025), defense spending increased by 2.9%, from $1.8 billion to $1.8 billion. This change in the military budget reflects growing defense priorities.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 6.5% in 1982. 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) | 2.16% | $1,818M |
| 2025(estimate) | 2.16% | $1,766M |
| 2024 | 2.31% | $1,715M |
| 2023 | 2.12% | $1,511M |
| 2022 | 2.04% | $1,459M |
| 2021 | 2.26% | $1,616M |
| 2020 | 2.06% | $1,470M |
| 2019 | 2.01% | $1,433M |
| 2018 | 2.08% | $1,484M |
| 2017 | 1.91% | $1,365M |
| 2016 | 1.81% | $1,293M |
| 2015 | 1.77% | $1,262M |
| 2014 | 1.74% | $1,244M |
| 2013 | 1.69% | $1,205M |
| 2012 | 1.61% | $1,148M |
| 2011 | 1.72% | $1,053M |
| 2010 | 1.88% | $1,083M |
| 2009 | 1.82% | $993M |
| 2008 | 1.87% | $971M |
| 2007 | 1.78% | $860M |