Military Spending in Estonia
Our latest data shows that Estonia spent $438,000,000 on their military in 2012 which amounted to 1.9% of the country's GDP that year. Check out the chart below for more Estonian military budget data. We can only publish the past 12 years, but SIPRI has data as far back as 1988 on their site.
Total Spent: $4,640,000,000 (Last 12 years)
| Year | Dollars Spent | % GDP |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | $218,000,000 | 1.5% |
| 2002 | $260,000,000 | 1.7% |
| 2003 | $301,000,000 | 1.7% |
| 2004 | $317,000,000 | 1.7% |
| 2005 | $395,000,000 | 1.9% |
| 2006 | $444,000,000 | 1.9% |
| Year | Dollars Spent | % GDP |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $538,000,000 | 2.1% |
| 2008 | $519,000,000 | 2.1% |
| 2009 | $473,000,000 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | $363,000,000 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | $374,000,000 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | $438,000,000 | 1.9% |
Note on Data: Constant (2011) US Dollars are used. For more information about this data visit SIPRI.org.
SIPRI Footnote: Estonia merged their Border Guard Service with the National Police in 2010, and are no longer classed as a paramilitary force by SIPRI. This accounts for much of the decrease in Estonian military spending in 2010.
Other Countries in the Region
Georgia$451 Million (2012)
Czech Republic$2,379 Million (2012)
Croatia$1,015 Million (2012)
Slovakia$1,072 Million (2012)
Turkey$17,906 Million (2012)
Belgium$5,352 Million (2012)
Malta$56 Million (2012)
Austria$3,411 Million (2012)
Estonia's Military Branches
Land Force (Maavagi), Navy (Merevagi), Air Force (Ohuvagi), Defense League (Kaitseliit).
Military Service Age in Estonia
18-27 for compulsory military or governmental service, conscript service requirement 8-11 months depending on education; NCOs, reserve officers, and specialists serve 11 months.
