Military Expenditure in Algeria, 1963-2022

Algeria's military spending has mirrored its historical and geopolitical developments, starting at 2.5% of GDP in 1963 and showing variability over the decades. Spending peaked in the 1970s during significant investments in post-independence defense infrastructure. After stabilizing in the 1980s, expenditures rose sharply in the late 1990s, exceeding 4.0%, reflecting the internal conflict during Algeria’s civil war.

In the 2010s, Algeria's defense spending surged to its highest levels, reaching 6.4% in 2016, driven by regional instability and the fight against terrorism. Although spending began to decline after 2019, it remained relatively high at 4.8% in 2022, emphasizing Algeria's focus on maintaining robust military capabilities.