Military spending in Brazil
Brazil: Military spending was 23.64 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Brazil, 1953–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending in Brazil stood at 23.64 billion constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Brazil peaked at 26.42 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.65 billion constant 2024 US$, in 1953.
That places Brazil 22nd out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.49 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4 |
| 1960s | 2.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.76 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.51 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | 7.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.05 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.83 billion constant 2024 US$ | 15.19 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.76 billion constant 2024 US$ | 8.08 billion constant 2024 US$ | 15.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.28 billion constant 2024 US$ | 15.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | 22.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.72 billion constant 2024 US$ | 23.26 billion constant 2024 US$ | 26.42 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.38 billion constant 2024 US$ | 20.96 billion constant 2024 US$ | 24.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 19 Netherlands 27.00 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 20 Turkey 26.81 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 21 Algeria 24.13 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 23 Taiwan 17.34 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 24 Singapore 16.90 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 25 Norway 16.09 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Brazil
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- Summer temperature anomalies -0.0006 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0351 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3721 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.1099 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Brazil?
- Military spending in Brazil was 23.64 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 26.42 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.65 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1953.
- How does Brazil rank for military spending?
- Brazil ranks 22nd out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.