Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.51%−0.02% (-1.1%)
Year 2025Rank #81 GlobalPeak 4.50% (1968)Source World Bank
Portugal Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Portugal's military spending stood at 1.51% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.51% by 2025. Portugal ranked 81st globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portugal's military spending?▾
Portugal's military spending was 1.51% in 2025. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Portugal?▾
Portugal's military spending peaked at 4.50% in 1968.
What was the lowest military spending in Portugal?▾
The lowest military spending in Portugal was 1.24% in 2017.
How does Portugal rank in military spending?▾
Portugal ranks 81st globally in military spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for military spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected military spending of Portugal in 2025?▾
Portugal's military spending is projected to reach 1.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Portugal in 2025?▾
The military spending of Portugal in 2025 was 1.51%. This ranks 81st in the world.
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Portugal Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/portugal/military-spending
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@misc{historysaid_portugal_military-spending,
title = {Portugal Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}