Estonia Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Estonia's military spending was 3.52% in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 4.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Estonia's military spending stood at 3.52% in 2025, a rise of +0.14% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.52% by 2025. Estonia ranked 18th globally.
Estonia's military spending has experienced a significant increase over the past 33 years, with the latest value in 2025 reaching 3.52, placing it 18th globally. This is also the country's all-time peak, marking a substantial rise from its trough of 0.76 in 1993. In comparison to its peers, Estonia's military spending is lower than that of Kuwait, which has a value of 3.94, but higher than Latvia's 3.44 and Morocco's 3.40. The steady increase in military spending suggests a commitment to strengthening national defense. As Estonia continues to prioritize its military capabilities, the trend is likely to persist, unless significant changes in regional security dynamics or economic conditions alter the country's defense priorities and subsequently its military spending trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.16% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.52% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.52% | +0.14% | #18 |
| 2024 | 3.37% | +0.38% | #129 |
| 2023 | 3.00% | +0.86% | #128 |
| 2022 | 2.13% | +0.12% | #112 |
| 2021 | 2.01% | −0.25% | #107 |
| 2020 | 2.26% | +0.26% | #116 |
| 2019 | 2.00% | +0.03% | #110 |
| 2018 | 1.97% | +0.00% | #110 |
| 2017 | 1.97% | −0.06% | #110 |
| 2016 | 2.03% | +0.04% | #109 |
| 2015 | 1.99% | +0.09% | #109 |
| 2014 | 1.90% | +0.01% | #105 |
| 2013 | 1.88% | +0.00% | #104 |
| 2012 | 1.88% | +0.21% | #103 |
| 2011 | 1.67% | −0.03% | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Estonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Estonia's military spending was 3.52% in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 4.3% increase from the previous year.
Estonia's military spending peaked at 3.52% in 2025.
The lowest military spending in Estonia was 0.76% in 1993.
Estonia ranks 18th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Estonia's military spending is projected to reach 3.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Estonia in 2025 was 3.52%. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_estonia_military-spending,
title = {Estonia Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/estonia/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}