Brazil Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Brazil's military spending was 0.84% in 2025, ranked 120th globally. This represents a 13.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Brazil's military spending stood at 0.84% in 2025, a decline of +0.13% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.84% by 2025. Brazil ranked 120th globally.
Brazil's military spending has demonstrated a significant downward trend over the years, with the latest figure standing at 0.84% of its GDP, ranking #120 globally according to the World Bank. This represents a substantial decline from the all-time peak of 3.35% in 1965, a year marked by heightened tensions during the Cold War era. In comparison, countries like Paraguay, with a military spending of 0.88%, and Mexico, with 0.83%, have also seen relatively stable or slightly increasing defense expenditures. The current low of 0.84% suggests a reduced emphasis on military spending, likely reflecting Brazil's shift towards economic development and regional cooperation. To continue on this trajectory, Brazil may need to address potential security concerns, such as border disputes or transnational crime, which could necessitate increased military spending in the future, potentially altering the downward trend observed over the past several decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.67% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.76% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.84% | −0.13% | #120 |
| 2024 | 0.97% | −0.03% | #36 |
| 2023 | 1.00% | −0.05% | #38 |
| 2022 | 1.05% | −0.10% | #42 |
| 2021 | 1.15% | −0.18% | #47 |
| 2020 | 1.33% | −0.06% | #56 |
| 2019 | 1.38% | −0.09% | #74 |
| 2018 | 1.47% | +0.06% | #84 |
| 2017 | 1.41% | +0.07% | #81 |
| 2016 | 1.35% | −0.02% | #72 |
| 2015 | 1.37% | +0.04% | #80 |
| 2014 | 1.33% | +0.00% | #76 |
| 2013 | 1.33% | −0.05% | #72 |
| 2012 | 1.38% | −0.03% | #73 |
| 2011 | 1.41% | −0.13% | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The reported developments concerning US-China trade relations and potential US military action in Iran describe significant global geopolitical events. However, these headlines do not directly indicate an immediate impact on Brazil's military
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's military spending was 0.84% in 2025. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 13.2% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's military spending peaked at 3.35% in 1965.
The lowest military spending in Brazil was 0.84% in 2025.
Brazil ranks 120th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's military spending is projected to reach 0.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Brazil in 2025 was 0.84%. This ranks 120th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_military-spending,
title = {Brazil Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}