Honduras Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Honduras's military spending was 1.58% in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Honduras's military spending stood at 1.58% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.58% by 2025. Honduras ranked 74th globally.
Honduras’ military expenditure has risen modestly over the 59‑year series, moving from 1.17 % of GDP in 1960 to 1.58 % in 2025, placing the country 74th globally. The highest share was recorded in 1987 at 2.95 % of GDP, a level that reflected Cold‑War security concerns and extensive external assistance, while the lowest point occurred in 2005 with just 0.64 % of GDP as fiscal constraints and a shift toward internal security reforms reduced spending. Since the early 2000s, the share has trended upward, albeit slowly, remaining close to peers such as Somalia (1.57 %) and Türkiye (1.67 %). The gradual increase suggests a steady, if limited, prioritisation of defence within the national budget, constrained by competing development needs. If fiscal capacity expands or regional security dynamics intensify, Honduras could see a further rise in its defence share; otherwise, the current modest upward trajectory is likely to continue.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.63% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.60% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.58% | +0.00% | #74 |
| 2024 | 1.58% | +0.05% | #71 |
| 2023 | 1.52% | +0.06% | #74 |
| 2022 | 1.47% | −0.03% | #77 |
| 2021 | 1.50% | +0.03% | #75 |
| 2020 | 1.47% | −0.11% | #73 |
| 2019 | 1.58% | +0.09% | #83 |
| 2018 | 1.49% | −0.10% | #85 |
| 2017 | 1.59% | +0.06% | #89 |
| 2016 | 1.53% | +0.18% | #89 |
| 2015 | 1.35% | +0.16% | #79 |
| 2014 | 1.19% | −0.19% | #65 |
| 2013 | 1.38% | +0.25% | #77 |
| 2012 | 1.13% | +0.00% | #53 |
| 2011 | 1.13% | +0.06% | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Honduras's military spending was 1.58% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Honduras's military spending peaked at 2.95% in 1987.
The lowest military spending in Honduras was 0.64% in 2005.
Honduras ranks 74th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Honduras's military spending is projected to reach 1.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Honduras in 2025 was 1.58%. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_honduras_military-spending,
title = {Honduras Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}