Brazil military spending by year, 1990 to 2025
Brazil: $23.95 billion in 2025. Military spending peaked at $36.94 billion in 2011 in this 1990–2025 series.
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What the data shows
- Brazil: $9.24B in 1990, $23.95B in 2025 (2.6× higher). It peaked at $36.94B in 2011.
- Algeria: $0.90B in 1990, $25.44B in 2025 (28× higher). Its low point was $0.57B in 1991.
- Netherlands: $7.42B in 1990, $28.94B in 2025 (3.9× higher). Its low point was $5.97B in 2000.
- Türkiye: $5.32B in 1990, $29.99B in 2025 (5.6× higher). Its low point was $5.29B in 1994.
About this chart
Brazil's military expenditure rose from $9.24 billion in 1990 to $23.95 billion in 2025, in current US dollars. The highest displayed expenditure was $36.94 billion in 2011. The displayed annual series runs from 1990 through 2025; its lowest value was $4.99 billion in 1992. The preceding annual observation, for 2024, was $20.96 billion.
Military expenditure is the SIPRI-based World Bank series in current US dollars, displayed in billions. Exchange rates and inflation affect its path; the figures do not measure military capability or spending as a share of GDP. In 2025, the comparison lines show Algeria ($25.44 billion), Netherlands ($28.94 billion) and Türkiye ($29.99 billion). These peers have the closest latest values among reporting countries with over one million people and a continuous common history; they are not selected by geography.
The data
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (MS.MIL.XPND.CD), current US$ billions. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Military expenditure is the SIPRI-based World Bank series in current US dollars, displayed in billions. Exchange rates and inflation affect its path; the figures do not measure military capability or spending as a share of GDP. Peers are selected by proximity to the country's latest value among countries with over one million people and a continuous common series.
| Date | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 🇹🇷 Türkiye |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $9.24B | $0.90B | $7.42B | $5.32B |
| 1991 | $6.69B | $0.57B | $7.25B | $5.67B |
| 1992 | $4.99B | $1.05B | $7.90B | $6.16B |
| 1993 | $7.10B | $1.28B | $7.05B | $7.08B |
| 1994 | $10.59B | $1.33B | $7.14B | $5.29B |
| 1995 | $14.32B | $1.23B | $8.01B | $6.61B |
| 1996 | $14.07B | $1.45B | $7.83B | $7.51B |
| 1997 | $13.93B | $1.75B | $6.84B | $7.79B |
| 1998 | $14.36B | $1.91B | $6.84B | $8.78B |
| 1999 | $9.87B | $1.83B | $7.03B | $9.95B |
| 2000 | $11.34B | $1.88B | $5.97B | $9.99B |
| 2001 | $10.93B | $2.09B | $6.20B | $7.22B |
| 2002 | $9.66B | $2.10B | $6.73B | $9.05B |
| 2003 | $8.39B | $2.21B | $8.36B | $10.28B |
| 2004 | $9.78B | $2.80B | $9.38B | $10.92B |
| 2005 | $13.59B | $2.92B | $9.57B | $12.08B |
| 2006 | $16.40B | $3.09B | $10.22B | $13.04B |
| 2007 | $20.49B | $3.95B | $11.48B | $14.99B |
| 2008 | $24.45B | $5.17B | $12.37B | $16.81B |
| 2009 | $25.65B | $5.28B | $12.13B | $16.05B |
| 2010 | $34.00B | $5.67B | $11.22B | $17.65B |
| 2011 | $36.94B | $8.65B | $11.65B | $17.01B |
| 2012 | $33.99B | $9.33B | $10.36B | $17.69B |
| 2013 | $32.87B | $10.16B | $10.23B | $18.43B |
| 2014 | $32.66B | $11.86B | $10.33B | $17.58B |
| 2015 | $24.62B | $10.41B | $8.67B | $15.67B |
| 2016 | $24.22B | $10.22B | $9.12B | $17.83B |
| 2017 | $29.26B | $10.07B | $9.58B | $17.61B |
| 2018 | $28.18B | $9.58B | $11.11B | $19.65B |
| 2019 | $25.91B | $10.30B | $12.00B | $20.47B |
| 2020 | $19.59B | $9.71B | $13.09B | $15.82B |
| 2021 | $19.19B | $9.11B | $14.40B | $15.24B |
| 2022 | $20.54B | $9.15B | $13.63B | $15.05B |
| 2023 | $21.79B | $18.26B | $16.63B | $19.23B |
| 2024 | $20.96B | $21.81B | $23.58B | $25.01B |
| 2025 | $23.95B | $25.44B | $28.94B | $29.99B |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Brazil spend on its military?
Brazil spent $23.95 billion on its military in 2025, according to the SIPRI-based World Bank series. The value is in current US dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
When was Brazil's military spending highest in this series?
The highest displayed value was $36.94 billion in 2011. This comparison covers 1990 through 2025; it is not a claim about years outside the available series.
Why are these countries compared with Brazil?
The comparison selects three countries with the closest 2025 values, among countries with over one million people and at least fifteen consecutive annual observations in common. The matching is based on the indicator level, not economic structure or geographic proximity.
Where does this data come from?
World Bank, World Development Indicators (MS.MIL.XPND.CD), current US$ billions. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Military expenditure is the SIPRI-based World Bank series in current US dollars, displayed in billions. Exchange rates and inflation affect its path; the figures do not measure military capability or spending as a share of GDP. Peers are selected by proximity to the country's latest value among countries with over one million people and a continuous common series. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.
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