Philippines Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Philippines's military spending was 1.25% in 2025, ranked 96th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Philippines's military spending stood at 1.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.07% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.25% by 2025. Philippines ranked 96th globally.
The Philippines' military spending has exhibited a fluctuating pattern over the past 65 years, with a notable all-time peak of 3.93 in 1976 and a trough of 1.04 in 2014. In comparison, peer countries such as Bolivia, with a similar global rank of 96, have maintained relatively stable military spending. Conversely, the Philippines' military spending has increased since 2014, reaching 1.25 in 2025, a value comparable to that of Eswatini and slightly below Canada's 1.23. The data suggests that the Philippines is shifting towards a more consistent military spending strategy, a trend that may continue as the country addresses its security concerns amidst regional developments. However, any significant changes in global security dynamics or shifts in the country's domestic priorities could potentially alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.22% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.23% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.25% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.25% | −0.07% | #96 |
| 2024 | 1.32% | +0.15% | #58 |
| 2023 | 1.18% | −0.14% | #44 |
| 2022 | 1.32% | −0.09% | #60 |
| 2021 | 1.41% | +0.11% | #70 |
| 2020 | 1.30% | +0.17% | #53 |
| 2019 | 1.13% | −0.05% | #46 |
| 2018 | 1.18% | +0.02% | #56 |
| 2017 | 1.17% | +0.12% | #58 |
| 2016 | 1.05% | −0.04% | #46 |
| 2015 | 1.09% | +0.05% | #50 |
| 2014 | 1.04% | −0.15% | #52 |
| 2013 | 1.19% | +0.08% | #64 |
| 2012 | 1.11% | −0.05% | #48 |
| 2011 | 1.15% | −0.02% | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines's military spending was 1.25% in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Philippines's military spending peaked at 3.93% in 1976.
The lowest military spending in Philippines was 1.04% in 2014.
Philippines ranks 96th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Philippines's military spending is projected to reach 1.25% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Philippines in 2025 was 1.25%. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_military-spending,
title = {Philippines Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/military-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}