diff --git a/package/gcc/Config.in.host b/package/gcc/Config.in.host
index c7444e243b..f417712b52 100644
--- a/package/gcc/Config.in.host
+++ b/package/gcc/Config.in.host
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ choice
 	prompt "GCC compiler Version"
 	default BR2_GCC_VERSION_ARC if BR2_arc
 	default BR2_GCC_VERSION_CSKY if BR2_csky
-	default BR2_GCC_VERSION_8_X
+	default BR2_GCC_VERSION_9_X
 	help
 	  Select the version of gcc you wish to use.