Uzbekistan Military Spending
Defense budget and military expenditure data (1994–2027)
Data updated: July 7, 2026
Key Facts (2026 estimate)
Military Expenditure
$1.8 billion
Percent of GDP
2.0%
Ranked #85 of 163 countries by % of GDP
Historical Peak Spending
$1.8 billion
Reached in 2018
Uzbekistan Defense Budget Summary
In 2026, Uzbekistan is estimated to have spent $1.8 billion on military and defense, representing 2.0% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This budget covers the armed forces including army, navy, and air force expenditures.
The highest percentage of GDP allocated to defense spending was 2.5% in 2018. The historical average military budget is 1.2% of GDP.
Data source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database. Values are in constant 2024 US dollars. Data for 2026 is an estimate based on government budget announcements.
Historical Military Spending
Military Spending (% of GDP)
Military Spending (USD Billions, 2024 prices)
Historical Data
| Year | Percent of GDP | USD (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | 2.00% | — |
| 2026(estimate) | 2.00% | — |
| 2018 | 2.49% | $1,772M |
| 2003 | 0.43% | $42M |
| 2002 | 0.48% | $39M |
| 2001 | 0.67% | $46M |
| 2000 | 0.92% | $54M |
| 1999 | 1.31% | $62M |
| 1997 | 1.12% | $41M |
| 1996 | 0.98% | $35M |
| 1995 | 0.88% | $26M |
| 1994 | 1.53% | $31M |