Georgia Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Georgia's military spending was 1.77% in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Georgia's military spending stood at 1.77% in 2025, a decline of +0.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.77% by 2025. Georgia ranked 70th globally.
Georgia's military spending has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past three decades, with a notable all-time peak in 2007 at 9.16% of its GDP. This peak was largely driven by the country's ongoing conflict with Russia, which began in 2008. Conversely, the all-time trough occurred in 2000 at 0.62% of GDP, reflecting a period of relative stability and reduced security concerns. Currently, Georgia's military spending accounts for 1.77% of its GDP, a figure on par with that of Croatia, another country with a complex security environment. This level of military expenditure is significantly lower than the peak reached in 2007, but still higher than the trough of 2000. As Georgia continues to navigate its complex relationships with neighboring countries, any escalation of tensions or a shift in regional dynamics could lead to an increase in military spending, potentially altering the country's trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.81% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.79% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.77% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.77% | −0.10% | #70 |
| 2024 | 1.86% | +0.21% | #80 |
| 2023 | 1.66% | +0.05% | #84 |
| 2022 | 1.61% | +0.02% | #89 |
| 2021 | 1.59% | −0.19% | #85 |
| 2020 | 1.79% | +0.03% | #92 |
| 2019 | 1.76% | −0.11% | #94 |
| 2018 | 1.86% | −0.08% | #103 |
| 2017 | 1.94% | −0.10% | #108 |
| 2016 | 2.04% | +0.07% | #110 |
| 2015 | 1.97% | −0.35% | #108 |
| 2014 | 2.31% | −0.21% | #120 |
| 2013 | 2.52% | −0.39% | #123 |
| 2012 | 2.91% | −0.12% | #124 |
| 2011 | 3.03% | −0.63% | #120 |
Analysis
Georgia's military spending was 1.77% in 2025, a decline of −0.10% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.77% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Georgia's military spending was 1.77% in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from the previous year.
Georgia's military spending peaked at 9.16% in 2007.
The lowest military spending in Georgia was 0.62% in 2000.
Georgia ranks 70th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Georgia's military spending is projected to reach 1.77% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Georgia in 2025 was 1.77%. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_georgia_military-spending,
title = {Georgia Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/georgia/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}