Introduction
Military spending is a significant part of many countries’ budgets and differs from nation to nation. The United States has the largest military budget, spending $876.9 billion. The next largest military spender is China, which spends $292 billion. Russia follows China with a military budget of $86.4 billion, and India and Saudi Arabia round out the top five with budgets of $81.4 billion and $75 billion, respectively.
It is interesting to note that the top five countries alone account for almost 60% of global military spending and that the United States spends more on its military than the next 11 countries combined. Additionally, the United States has increased its military spending in recent years, while China has been increasing its spending for the last decade, and other countries, such as Germany and Canada, have recently increased their spending in response to global events. On the other hand, some countries, such as Japan, have reduced their military spending in recent years. Overall, military spending remains a significant aspect of many countries’ budgets, and the allocation of those funds can often be a reflection of the country’s priorities and global political relationships.
Military Budget by Country
| # | Country | Military Spending | Share of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 877 billion | 3.5% |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | 292 billion | 1.6% |
| 3 | Russia | 86 billion | 4.1% |
| 4 | India | 81 billion | 2.4% |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 75 billion | 7.4% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 68 billion | 2.2% |
| 7 | Germany | 56 billion | 1.4% |
| 8 | France | 54 billion | 1.9% |
| 9 | South Korea | 46 billion | 2.7% |
| 10 | Japan | 46 billion | 1.1% |
| 11 | Ukraine | 44 billion | 33.5% |
| 12 | Italy | 33 billion | 1.7% |
| 13 | Australia | 32 billion | 1.9% |
| 14 | Canada | 27 billion | 1.2% |
| 15 | Israel | 23 billion | 4.5% |
| 16 | Spain | 20 billion | 1.5% |
| 17 | Brazil | 20 billion | 1.1% |
| 18 | Poland | 17 billion | 2.4% |
| 19 | Netherlands | 16 billion | 1.6% |
| 20 | Qatar | 15 billion | 7% |
| 21 | Taiwan | 13 billion | 1.6% |
| 22 | Singapore | 12 billion | 2.8% |
| 23 | Turkey | 11 billion | 1.2% |
| 24 | Pakistan | 10 billion | 2.6% |
| 25 | Colombia | 10 billion | 3.1% |
| 26 | Algeria | 9 billion | 4.8% |
| 27 | Indonesia | 9 billion | 0.7% |
| 28 | Mexico | 9 billion | 0.6% |
| 29 | Norway | 8 billion | 1.6% |
| 30 | Kuwait | 8 billion | 4.5% |
| 31 | Greece | 8 billion | 3.7% |
| 32 | Sweden | 8 billion | 1.3% |
| 33 | Belgium | 7 billion | 1.2% |
| 34 | Iran | 7 billion | 2.6% |
| 35 | Switzerland | 6 billion | 0.8% |
| 36 | Oman | 6 billion | 5.2% |
| 37 | Thailand | 6 billion | 1.2% |
| 38 | Chile | 6 billion | 1.8% |
| 39 | Denmark | 5 billion | 1.4% |
| 40 | Romania | 5 billion | 1.7% |
| 41 | Morocco | 5 billion | 3.9% |
| 42 | Finland | 5 billion | 1.7% |
| 43 | Bangladesh | 5 billion | 1.1% |
| 44 | Iraq | 5 billion | 1.7% |
| 45 | Egypt | 5 billion | 1.1% |
| 46 | Czech Republic | 4 billion | 1.4% |
| 47 | Philippines | 4 billion | 1% |
| 48 | Malaysia | 4 billion | 1% |
| 49 | Austria | 4 billion | 0.8% |
| 50 | Portugal | 4 billion | 1.4% |
| 51 | Nigeria | 3 billion | 0.6% |
| 52 | South Africa | 3 billion | 0.7% |
| 53 | Azerbaijan | 3 billion | 4.5% |
| 54 | Peru | 3 billion | 1.2% |
| 55 | New Zealand | 3 billion | 1.2% |
| 56 | Argentina | 3 billion | 0.4% |
| 57 | Hungary | 3 billion | 1.5% |
| 58 | Ecuador | 2 billion | 2.2% |
| 59 | Jordan | 2 billion | 4.8% |
| 60 | Slovakia | 2 billion | 1.8% |
| 61 | Myanmar | 2 billion | 3% |
| 62 | Lithuania | 2 billion | 2.5% |
| 63 | Angola | 2 billion | 1.3% |
| 64 | Serbia | 1 billion | 2.3% |
| 65 | Bahrain | 1 billion | 3.2% |
| 66 | Uruguay | 1 billion | 1.9% |
| 67 | Bulgaria | 1 billion | 1.5% |
| 68 | Croatia | 1 billion | 2.2% |
| 69 | Ireland | 1 billion | 0.2% |
| 70 | Tunisia | 1 billion | 2.5% |
| 71 | Kenya | 1 billion | 1% |
| 72 | Kazakhstan | 1 billion | 0.5% |
| 73 | Sri Lanka | 1 billion | 1.4% |
| 74 | Ethiopia | 1 billion | 0.9% |
| 75 | Uganda | 923 million | 2.1% |
| 76 | Latvia | 849 million | 2% |
| 77 | Tanzania | 832 million | 1.1% |
| 78 | Belarus | 821 million | 1.2% |
| 79 | Estonia | 811 million | 2.1% |
| 80 | Armenia | 795 million | 4.3% |
| 81 | Dominican Republic | 761 million | 0.7% |
| 82 | Slovenia | 735 million | 1.2% |
| 83 | Bolivia | 640 million | 1.5% |
| 84 | Cambodia | 611 million | 2.1% |
| 85 | Ivory Coast | 607 million | 0.9% |
| 86 | Luxembourg | 565 million | 0.7% |
| 87 | Burkina Faso | 563 million | 3.1% |
| 88 | Mali | 515 million | 2.8% |
| 89 | Cyprus | 494 million | 1.8% |
| 90 | Botswana | 489 million | 2.7% |
| 91 | Honduras | 478 million | 1.5% |
| 92 | Guinea | 441 million | 2% |
| 93 | Brunei | 436 million | 2.4% |
| 94 | Senegal | 433 million | 1.6% |
| 95 | Guatemala | 431 million | 0.5% |
| 96 | Nepal | 428 million | 1.1% |
| 97 | El Salvador | 422 million | 1.3% |
| 98 | Cameroon | 417 million | 0.9% |
| 99 | South Sudan | 379 million | 3% |
| 100 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 371 million | 0.6% |
| 101 | Namibia | 369 million | 3% |
| 102 | Paraguay | 366 million | 0.8% |
| 103 | Georgia | 360 million | 1.4% |
| 104 | Chad | 357 million | 2.9% |
| 105 | Togo | 337 million | 5.4% |
| 106 | Zambia | 326 million | 1.2% |
| 107 | Albania | 289 million | 1.6% |
| 108 | Mozambique | 282 million | 1.5% |
| 109 | Gabon | 278 million | 1.3% |
| 110 | Republic of the Congo | 266 million | 1.8% |
| 111 | Niger | 243 million | 1.7% |
| 112 | Ghana | 229 million | 0.4% |
| 113 | Mauritania | 225 million | 2.3% |
| 114 | Republic of Macedonia | 225 million | 1.6% |
| 115 | Jamaica | 215 million | 1.3% |
| 116 | Trinidad and Tobago | 201 million | 0.7% |
| 117 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 184 million | 0.8% |
| 118 | Zimbabwe | 182 million | 0.4% |
| 119 | Rwanda | 177 million | 1.4% |
| 120 | Equatorial Guinea | 157 million | 1.1% |
| 121 | Kyrgyzstan | 150 million | 1.5% |
| 122 | Mongolia | 118 million | 0.6% |
| 123 | Somalia | 115 million | |
| 124 | Kosovo | 108 million | 1.1% |
| 125 | Tajikistan | 103 million | 1% |
| 126 | Burundi | 101 million | 2.8% |
| 127 | Montenegro | 98 million | 1.6% |
| 128 | Madagascar | 98 million | 0.7% |
| 129 | Papua New Guinea | 97 million | 0.3% |
| 130 | Benin | 97 million | 0.6% |
| 131 | Malta | 87 million | 0.5% |
| 132 | Guyana | 84 million | 0.6% |
| 133 | Nicaragua | 84 million | 0.5% |
| 134 | Malawi | 76 million | 0.6% |
| 135 | Eswatini | 74 million | 1.6% |
| 136 | Fiji | 67 million | 1.4% |
| 137 | Moldova | 48 million | 0.3% |
| 138 | East Timor | 44 million | 1.1% |
| 139 | Central African Republic | 42 million | 1.7% |
| 140 | Lesotho | 35 million | 1.5% |
| 141 | Seychelles | 26 million | 1.4% |
| 142 | Guinea-Bissau | 25 million | 1.6% |
| 143 | Sierra Leone | 25 million | 0.6% |
| 144 | Belize | 24 million | 0.9% |
| 145 | Mauritius | 20 million | 0.2% |
| 146 | Liberia | 19 million | 1.3% |
| 147 | The Gambia | 15 million | 0.7% |
| 148 | Haiti | 13 million | 0.1% |
| 149 | Costa Rica | $0 $ | |
| 150 | Iceland | $0 $ | |
| 151 | Panama | $0 $ |
Largest Military Budgets
The countries with the largest military budget are the United States, China, Russia, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, South Korea, and Japan. The United States has the largest military budget, spending $876.9 billion. China has the second largest military budget, with a budget of $292 billion. Russia spends $86.4 billion on its military, while India allocates $81.4 billion. Saudi Arabia has the fifth largest military budget, spending $75 billion, and the United Kingdom allocates $68.5 billion. Germany has the seventh largest military budget, spending $55.8 billion on its military, while France allocates $53.6 billion. South Korea and Japan spend $46.4 billion and $46 billion, respectively. Each of these countries has unique security challenges and geopolitical objectives that shape its military spending priorities.
The top military spending countries are:
1. United States – $876.9B
2. China – $292B
3. Russia – $86.4B
4. India – $81.4B
5. Saudi Arabia – $75B
6. United Kingdom – $68.5B
7. Germany – $55.8B
8. France – $53.6B
9. South Korea – $46.4B
10. Japan – $46B
Defense Spending by Country
Albania
Military Spending
289 million
Ranked in the World
#107
Share of GDP
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#58
Algeria
Military Spending
9 billion
Ranked in the World
#26
Share of GDP
4.8%
Ranked in the World
#6
Angola
Military Spending
2 billion
Ranked in the World
#63
Share of GDP
1.3%
Ranked in the World
#85
Argentina
Military Spending
3 billion
Ranked in the World
#56
Share of GDP
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#140
Armenia
Military Spending
795 million
Ranked in the World
#80
Share of GDP
4.3%
Ranked in the World
#11
Australia
Military Spending
32 billion
Ranked in the World
#13
Share of GDP
1.9%
Ranked in the World
#45
Austria
Military Spending
4 billion
Ranked in the World
#49
Share of GDP
0.8%
Ranked in the World
#117
Azerbaijan
Military Spending
3 billion
Ranked in the World
#53
Share of GDP
4.5%
Ranked in the World
#8
Bahrain
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#65
Share of GDP
3.2%
Ranked in the World
#16
Bangladesh
Military Spending
5 billion
Ranked in the World
#43
Share of GDP
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#100
Belarus
Military Spending
821 million
Ranked in the World
#78
Share of GDP
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#91
Belgium
Military Spending
7 billion
Ranked in the World
#33
Share of GDP
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#92
Belize
Military Spending
24 million
Ranked in the World
#144
Share of GDP
0.9%
Ranked in the World
#113
Benin
Military Spending
97 million
Ranked in the World
#130
Share of GDP
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#128
Bolivia
Military Spending
640 million
Ranked in the World
#83
Share of GDP
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#68
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Military Spending
184 million
Ranked in the World
#117
Share of GDP
0.8%
Ranked in the World
#118
Botswana
Military Spending
489 million
Ranked in the World
#90
Share of GDP
2.7%
Ranked in the World
#26
Brazil
Military Spending
20 billion
Ranked in the World
#17
Share of GDP
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#101
Brunei
Military Spending
436 million
Ranked in the World
#93
Share of GDP
2.4%
Ranked in the World
#32
Bulgaria
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#67
Share of GDP
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#69
Burkina Faso
Military Spending
563 million
Ranked in the World
#87
Share of GDP
3.1%
Ranked in the World
#17
Burundi
Military Spending
101 million
Ranked in the World
#126
Share of GDP
2.8%
Ranked in the World
#23
Cambodia
Military Spending
611 million
Ranked in the World
#84
Share of GDP
2.1%
Ranked in the World
#40
Cameroon
Military Spending
417 million
Ranked in the World
#98
Share of GDP
0.9%
Ranked in the World
#114
Canada
Military Spending
27 billion
Ranked in the World
#14
Share of GDP
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#93
Central African Republic
Military Spending
42 million
Ranked in the World
#139
Share of GDP
1.7%
Ranked in the World
#52
Chad
Military Spending
357 million
Ranked in the World
#104
Share of GDP
2.9%
Ranked in the World
#22
Chile
Military Spending
6 billion
Ranked in the World
#38
Share of GDP
1.8%
Ranked in the World
#48
Colombia
Military Spending
10 billion
Ranked in the World
#25
Share of GDP
3.1%
Ranked in the World
#18
Costa Rica
Military Spending
$0 $
Ranked in the World
#149
Croatia
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#68
Share of GDP
2.2%
Ranked in the World
#37
Cyprus
Military Spending
494 million
Ranked in the World
#89
Share of GDP
1.8%
Ranked in the World
#49
Czech Republic
Military Spending
4 billion
Ranked in the World
#46
Share of GDP
1.4%
Ranked in the World
#76
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Military Spending
371 million
Ranked in the World
#100
Share of GDP
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#129
Denmark
Military Spending
5 billion
Ranked in the World
#39
Share of GDP
1.4%
Ranked in the World
#77
Dominican Republic
Military Spending
761 million
Ranked in the World
#81
Share of GDP
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#121
East Timor
Military Spending
44 million
Ranked in the World
#138
Share of GDP
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#102
Ecuador
Military Spending
2 billion
Ranked in the World
#58
Share of GDP
2.2%
Ranked in the World
#38
Egypt
Military Spending
5 billion
Ranked in the World
#45
Share of GDP
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#103
El Salvador
Military Spending
422 million
Ranked in the World
#97
Share of GDP
1.3%
Ranked in the World
#86
Equatorial Guinea
Military Spending
157 million
Ranked in the World
#120
Share of GDP
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#104
Estonia
Military Spending
811 million
Ranked in the World
#79
Share of GDP
2.1%
Ranked in the World
#41
Eswatini
Military Spending
74 million
Ranked in the World
#135
Share of GDP
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#59
Ethiopia
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#74
Share of GDP
0.9%
Ranked in the World
#115
Fiji
Military Spending
67 million
Ranked in the World
#136
Share of GDP
1.4%
Ranked in the World
#78
Finland
Military Spending
5 billion
Ranked in the World
#42
Share of GDP
1.7%
Ranked in the World
#53
France
Military Spending
54 billion
Ranked in the World
#8
Share of GDP
1.9%
Ranked in the World
#46
France spent $54 billion on defense in 2021, representing 1.9% of its GDP. France is a nuclear power and a key NATO ally. It has been actively involved in counterterrorism operations in Africa and the Middle East and has been increasing its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region to counter China's growing influence.
Gabon
Military Spending
278 million
Ranked in the World
#109
Share of GDP
1.3%
Ranked in the World
#87
Georgia
Military Spending
360 million
Ranked in the World
#103
Share of GDP
1.4%
Ranked in the World
#79
Germany
Military Spending
56 billion
Ranked in the World
#7
Share of GDP
1.4%
Ranked in the World
#80
Germany spent $56 billion on defense in 2021, representing 1.4% of its GDP. Germany's military spending has increased in recent years, driven by concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and growing security threats in Europe and the Middle East. The country's defense priorities include modernizing its military and strengthening its cyber and intelligence capabilities.
Ghana
Military Spending
229 million
Ranked in the World
#112
Share of GDP
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#141
Greece
Military Spending
8 billion
Ranked in the World
#31
Share of GDP
3.7%
Ranked in the World
#14
Guatemala
Military Spending
431 million
Ranked in the World
#95
Share of GDP
0.5%
Ranked in the World
#136
Guinea
Military Spending
441 million
Ranked in the World
#92
Share of GDP
2%
Ranked in the World
#43
Guinea-Bissau
Military Spending
25 million
Ranked in the World
#142
Share of GDP
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#60
Guyana
Military Spending
84 million
Ranked in the World
#132
Share of GDP
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#130
Haiti
Military Spending
13 million
Ranked in the World
#148
Share of GDP
0.1%
Ranked in the World
#147
Honduras
Military Spending
478 million
Ranked in the World
#91
Share of GDP
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#70
Hungary
Military Spending
3 billion
Ranked in the World
#57
Share of GDP
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#71
Iceland
Military Spending
$0 $
Ranked in the World
#150
India
Military Spending
81 billion
Ranked in the World
#4
Share of GDP
2.4%
Ranked in the World
#33
India spent $81 billion on defense in 2021, representing 2.4% of its GDP. India's military spending has increased steadily in recent years, driven by its ongoing border disputes with China and Pakistan, among others. The country aims to modernize its military, with a focus on acquiring advanced fighter jets, helicopters, submarines, and missiles. India is also actively seeking foreign military partnerships and collaborations.
Indonesia
Military Spending
9 billion
Ranked in the World
#27
Share of GDP
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#122
Iran
Military Spending
7 billion
Ranked in the World
#34
Share of GDP
2.6%
Ranked in the World
#28
Iraq
Military Spending
5 billion
Ranked in the World
#44
Share of GDP
1.7%
Ranked in the World
#54
Ireland
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#69
Share of GDP
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#145
Israel
Military Spending
23 billion
Ranked in the World
#15
Share of GDP
4.5%
Ranked in the World
#9
Italy
Military Spending
33 billion
Ranked in the World
#12
Share of GDP
1.7%
Ranked in the World
#55
Ivory Coast
Military Spending
607 million
Ranked in the World
#85
Share of GDP
0.9%
Ranked in the World
#116
Jamaica
Military Spending
215 million
Ranked in the World
#115
Share of GDP
1.3%
Ranked in the World
#88
Japan
Military Spending
46 billion
Ranked in the World
#10
Share of GDP
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#105
Japan is the 10th country on the list, with military spending of $46 billion, which represents 1.1% of its GDP. Japan's military is known for its advanced technology, including state-of-the-art submarines and fighter jets. However, the country's constitution prohibits the use of military force to resolve international conflicts, limiting Japan's military operations to self-defense.
Jordan
Military Spending
2 billion
Ranked in the World
#59
Share of GDP
4.8%
Ranked in the World
#7
Kazakhstan
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#72
Share of GDP
0.5%
Ranked in the World
#137
Kenya
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#71
Share of GDP
1%
Ranked in the World
#109
Kosovo
Military Spending
108 million
Ranked in the World
#124
Share of GDP
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#106
Kuwait
Military Spending
8 billion
Ranked in the World
#30
Share of GDP
4.5%
Ranked in the World
#10
Kyrgyzstan
Military Spending
150 million
Ranked in the World
#121
Share of GDP
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#72
Latvia
Military Spending
849 million
Ranked in the World
#76
Share of GDP
2%
Ranked in the World
#44
Lesotho
Military Spending
35 million
Ranked in the World
#140
Share of GDP
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#73
Liberia
Military Spending
19 million
Ranked in the World
#146
Share of GDP
1.3%
Ranked in the World
#89
Lithuania
Military Spending
2 billion
Ranked in the World
#62
Share of GDP
2.5%
Ranked in the World
#30
Luxembourg
Military Spending
565 million
Ranked in the World
#86
Share of GDP
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#123
Madagascar
Military Spending
98 million
Ranked in the World
#128
Share of GDP
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#124
Malawi
Military Spending
76 million
Ranked in the World
#134
Share of GDP
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#131
Malaysia
Military Spending
4 billion
Ranked in the World
#48
Share of GDP
1%
Ranked in the World
#110
Mali
Military Spending
515 million
Ranked in the World
#88
Share of GDP
2.8%
Ranked in the World
#24
Malta
Military Spending
87 million
Ranked in the World
#131
Share of GDP
0.5%
Ranked in the World
#138
Mauritania
Military Spending
225 million
Ranked in the World
#113
Share of GDP
2.3%
Ranked in the World
#35
Mauritius
Military Spending
20 million
Ranked in the World
#145
Share of GDP
0.2%
Ranked in the World
#146
Mexico
Military Spending
9 billion
Ranked in the World
#28
Share of GDP
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#132
Moldova
Military Spending
48 million
Ranked in the World
#137
Share of GDP
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#143
Mongolia
Military Spending
118 million
Ranked in the World
#122
Share of GDP
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#133
Montenegro
Military Spending
98 million
Ranked in the World
#127
Share of GDP
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#61
Morocco
Military Spending
5 billion
Ranked in the World
#41
Share of GDP
3.9%
Ranked in the World
#13
Mozambique
Military Spending
282 million
Ranked in the World
#108
Share of GDP
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#74
Myanmar
Military Spending
2 billion
Ranked in the World
#61
Share of GDP
3%
Ranked in the World
#19
Namibia
Military Spending
369 million
Ranked in the World
#101
Share of GDP
3%
Ranked in the World
#20
Nepal
Military Spending
428 million
Ranked in the World
#96
Share of GDP
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#107
Netherlands
Military Spending
16 billion
Ranked in the World
#19
Share of GDP
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#62
New Zealand
Military Spending
3 billion
Ranked in the World
#55
Share of GDP
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#94
Nicaragua
Military Spending
84 million
Ranked in the World
#133
Share of GDP
0.5%
Ranked in the World
#139
Niger
Military Spending
243 million
Ranked in the World
#111
Share of GDP
1.7%
Ranked in the World
#56
Nigeria
Military Spending
3 billion
Ranked in the World
#51
Share of GDP
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#134
Norway
Military Spending
8 billion
Ranked in the World
#29
Share of GDP
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#63
Oman
Military Spending
6 billion
Ranked in the World
#36
Share of GDP
5.2%
Ranked in the World
#5
Pakistan
Military Spending
10 billion
Ranked in the World
#24
Share of GDP
2.6%
Ranked in the World
#29
Panama
Military Spending
$0 $
Ranked in the World
#151
Papua New Guinea
Military Spending
97 million
Ranked in the World
#129
Share of GDP
0.3%
Ranked in the World
#144
Paraguay
Military Spending
366 million
Ranked in the World
#102
Share of GDP
0.8%
Ranked in the World
#119
People's Republic of China
Military Spending
292 billion
Ranked in the World
#2
Share of GDP
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#64
China, with military spending of $292 billion in 2021, is the second largest military spender in the world, and its military budget has increased significantly in the past decade. The country's defense budget represents 1.6% of its GDP. China aims to modernize its military and become a superpower, with a focus on enhancing its naval, air, and missile capabilities, and it has developed advanced anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles.
Peru
Military Spending
3 billion
Ranked in the World
#54
Share of GDP
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#95
Philippines
Military Spending
4 billion
Ranked in the World
#47
Share of GDP
1%
Ranked in the World
#111
Poland
Military Spending
17 billion
Ranked in the World
#18
Share of GDP
2.4%
Ranked in the World
#34
Portugal
Military Spending
4 billion
Ranked in the World
#50
Share of GDP
1.4%
Ranked in the World
#81
Qatar
Military Spending
15 billion
Ranked in the World
#20
Share of GDP
7%
Ranked in the World
#3
Republic of Macedonia
Military Spending
225 million
Ranked in the World
#114
Share of GDP
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#65
Republic of the Congo
Military Spending
266 million
Ranked in the World
#110
Share of GDP
1.8%
Ranked in the World
#50
Romania
Military Spending
5 billion
Ranked in the World
#40
Share of GDP
1.7%
Ranked in the World
#57
Russia
Military Spending
86 billion
Ranked in the World
#3
Share of GDP
4.1%
Ranked in the World
#12
Russia spent $86 billion on its military in 2021, representing 4.1% of its GDP. Russia has modernized its armed forces in recent years, focusing on developing advanced missile systems, upgrading its air defense capabilities, and improving its naval fleet.
Rwanda
Military Spending
177 million
Ranked in the World
#119
Share of GDP
1.4%
Ranked in the World
#82
Saudi Arabia
Military Spending
75 billion
Ranked in the World
#5
Share of GDP
7.4%
Ranked in the World
#2
Saudi Arabia spent $75 billion on defense in 2021, representing a significant 7.4% of its GDP, which is the highest percentage of GDP among the top ten military spenders. The country has one of the largest defense budgets in the world, primarily driven by its rivalry with Iran and its intervention in Yemen's civil war. Saudi Arabia imports a significant portion of its military equipment, with the US being its main supplier.
Senegal
Military Spending
433 million
Ranked in the World
#94
Share of GDP
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#66
Serbia
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#64
Share of GDP
2.3%
Ranked in the World
#36
Seychelles
Military Spending
26 million
Ranked in the World
#141
Share of GDP
1.4%
Ranked in the World
#83
Sierra Leone
Military Spending
25 million
Ranked in the World
#143
Share of GDP
0.6%
Ranked in the World
#135
Singapore
Military Spending
12 billion
Ranked in the World
#22
Share of GDP
2.8%
Ranked in the World
#25
Slovakia
Military Spending
2 billion
Ranked in the World
#60
Share of GDP
1.8%
Ranked in the World
#51
Slovenia
Military Spending
735 million
Ranked in the World
#82
Share of GDP
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#96
Somalia
Military Spending
115 million
Ranked in the World
#123
South Africa
Military Spending
3 billion
Ranked in the World
#52
Share of GDP
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#125
South Korea
Military Spending
46 billion
Ranked in the World
#9
Share of GDP
2.7%
Ranked in the World
#27
South Korea spent $46 billion on defense in 2021, representing 2.7% of its GDP. The country faces a significant threat from North Korea and is heavily invested in its military capabilities. South Korea is working to enhance its missile defense system, strengthen its naval capabilities, and improve its cyber and electronic warfare capabilities.
South Sudan
Military Spending
379 million
Ranked in the World
#99
Share of GDP
3%
Ranked in the World
#21
Spain
Military Spending
20 billion
Ranked in the World
#16
Share of GDP
1.5%
Ranked in the World
#75
Sri Lanka
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#73
Share of GDP
1.4%
Ranked in the World
#84
Sweden
Military Spending
8 billion
Ranked in the World
#32
Share of GDP
1.3%
Ranked in the World
#90
Switzerland
Military Spending
6 billion
Ranked in the World
#35
Share of GDP
0.8%
Ranked in the World
#120
Taiwan
Military Spending
13 billion
Ranked in the World
#21
Share of GDP
1.6%
Ranked in the World
#67
Tajikistan
Military Spending
103 million
Ranked in the World
#125
Share of GDP
1%
Ranked in the World
#112
Tanzania
Military Spending
832 million
Ranked in the World
#77
Share of GDP
1.1%
Ranked in the World
#108
Thailand
Military Spending
6 billion
Ranked in the World
#37
Share of GDP
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#97
The Gambia
Military Spending
15 million
Ranked in the World
#147
Share of GDP
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#126
Togo
Military Spending
337 million
Ranked in the World
#105
Share of GDP
5.4%
Ranked in the World
#4
Trinidad and Tobago
Military Spending
201 million
Ranked in the World
#116
Share of GDP
0.7%
Ranked in the World
#127
Tunisia
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#70
Share of GDP
2.5%
Ranked in the World
#31
Turkey
Military Spending
11 billion
Ranked in the World
#23
Share of GDP
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#98
Uganda
Military Spending
923 million
Ranked in the World
#75
Share of GDP
2.1%
Ranked in the World
#42
Ukraine
Military Spending
44 billion
Ranked in the World
#11
Share of GDP
33.5%
Ranked in the World
#1
United Kingdom
Military Spending
68 billion
Ranked in the World
#6
Share of GDP
2.2%
Ranked in the World
#39
The United Kingdom spent $68 billion on defense in 2021, representing 2.2% of its GDP. The UK's military spending has decreased in recent years, but it remains one of the largest defense budgets in Europe. The country is a key NATO ally and invests heavily in its nuclear deterrent capabilities, maintaining a submarine-based nuclear deterrent.
United States of America
Military Spending
877 billion
Ranked in the World
#1
Share of GDP
3.5%
Ranked in the World
#15
The United States has the world's largest military budget, totaling $877 billion in 2021, which represents 3.5% of its GDP. Its military expenditure is greater than the next ten countries combined. The US allocates a significant portion of its defense budget towards research and development, maintaining the largest military presence worldwide, and ensuring a technological edge over potential adversaries.
Uruguay
Military Spending
1 billion
Ranked in the World
#66
Share of GDP
1.9%
Ranked in the World
#47
Zambia
Military Spending
326 million
Ranked in the World
#106
Share of GDP
1.2%
Ranked in the World
#99
Zimbabwe
Military Spending
182 million
Ranked in the World
#118
Share of GDP
0.4%
Ranked in the World
#142
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The US spends $876.9 billion on its military.
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