According to data published by the Statistical Committee of Armenia, the state budget expenditures of Armenia in January-June 2026 amounted to 1,575,938.9 million drams. This represents a 7% increase compared to the comparable figure for 2025.
When discussing expenditures by functional classifications:
In the area of public services, expenditures increased by 12% compared to the comparable figure for 2025, totaling 368,230.5 million drams.
Defense expenditures decreased by 28.2%, amounting to 231,261.6 million drams.
Expenditures in the area of public order, security, and judicial activities increased by 9.8%, totaling 112,959.5 million drams.
Expenditures in the area of economic relations increased by 9.1%, reaching 67,285.3 million drams.
Expenditures for environmental protection rose by 13.4%, totaling 7,070.1 million drams.
Expenditures in housing construction and communal services increased by 14.4%, amounting to 2,662.9 million drams.
Healthcare expenditures surged by 104%, totaling 145,288.2 million drams.
Expenditures in leisure, culture, and religion increased by 17.9%, reaching 21,133.5 million drams.
Expenditures in education rose by 21.8%, amounting to 150,568.7 million drams.
Social protection expenditures increased by 7.8%, totaling 469,478.6 million drams.
