Military Spending by Country

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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

#CountryMilitary SpendingShare of GDP
1United States of America877 billion3.5%
2People's Republic of China292 billion1.6%
3Russia86 billion4.1%
4India81 billion2.4%
5Saudi Arabia75 billion7.4%
6United Kingdom68 billion2.2%
7Germany56 billion1.4%
8France54 billion1.9%
9South Korea46 billion2.7%
10Japan46 billion1.1%
11Ukraine44 billion33.5%
12Italy33 billion1.7%
13Australia32 billion1.9%
14Canada27 billion1.2%
15Israel23 billion4.5%
16Spain20 billion1.5%
17Brazil20 billion1.1%
18Poland17 billion2.4%
19Netherlands16 billion1.6%
20Qatar15 billion7%
21Taiwan13 billion1.6%
22Singapore12 billion2.8%
23Turkey11 billion1.2%
24Pakistan10 billion2.6%
25Colombia10 billion3.1%
26Algeria9 billion4.8%
27Indonesia9 billion0.7%
28Mexico9 billion0.6%
29Norway8 billion1.6%
30Kuwait8 billion4.5%
31Greece8 billion3.7%
32Sweden8 billion1.3%
33Belgium7 billion1.2%
34Iran7 billion2.6%
35Switzerland6 billion0.8%
36Oman6 billion5.2%
37Thailand6 billion1.2%
38Chile6 billion1.8%
39Denmark5 billion1.4%
40Romania5 billion1.7%
41Morocco5 billion3.9%
42Finland5 billion1.7%
43Bangladesh5 billion1.1%
44Iraq5 billion1.7%
45Egypt5 billion1.1%
46Czech Republic4 billion1.4%
47Philippines4 billion1%
48Malaysia4 billion1%
49Austria4 billion0.8%
50Portugal4 billion1.4%
51Nigeria3 billion0.6%
52South Africa3 billion0.7%
53Azerbaijan3 billion4.5%
54Peru3 billion1.2%
55New Zealand3 billion1.2%
56Argentina3 billion0.4%
57Hungary3 billion1.5%
58Ecuador2 billion2.2%
59Jordan2 billion4.8%
60Slovakia2 billion1.8%
61Myanmar2 billion3%
62Lithuania2 billion2.5%
63Angola2 billion1.3%
64Serbia1 billion2.3%
65Bahrain1 billion3.2%
66Uruguay1 billion1.9%
67Bulgaria1 billion1.5%
68Croatia1 billion2.2%
69Ireland1 billion0.2%
70Tunisia1 billion2.5%
71Kenya1 billion1%
72Kazakhstan1 billion0.5%
73Sri Lanka1 billion1.4%
74Ethiopia1 billion0.9%
75Uganda923 million2.1%
76Latvia849 million2%
77Tanzania832 million1.1%
78Belarus821 million1.2%
79Estonia811 million2.1%
80Armenia795 million4.3%
81Dominican Republic761 million0.7%
82Slovenia735 million1.2%
83Bolivia640 million1.5%
84Cambodia611 million2.1%
85Ivory Coast607 million0.9%
86Luxembourg565 million0.7%
87Burkina Faso563 million3.1%
88Mali515 million2.8%
89Cyprus494 million1.8%
90Botswana489 million2.7%
91Honduras478 million1.5%
92Guinea441 million2%
93Brunei436 million2.4%
94Senegal433 million1.6%
95Guatemala431 million0.5%
96Nepal428 million1.1%
97El Salvador422 million1.3%
98Cameroon417 million0.9%
99South Sudan379 million3%
100Democratic Republic of the Congo371 million0.6%
101Namibia369 million3%
102Paraguay366 million0.8%
103Georgia360 million1.4%
104Chad357 million2.9%
105Togo337 million5.4%
106Zambia326 million1.2%
107Albania289 million1.6%
108Mozambique282 million1.5%
109Gabon278 million1.3%
110Republic of the Congo266 million1.8%
111Niger243 million1.7%
112Ghana229 million0.4%
113Mauritania225 million2.3%
114Republic of Macedonia225 million1.6%
115Jamaica215 million1.3%
116Trinidad and Tobago201 million0.7%
117Bosnia and Herzegovina184 million0.8%
118Zimbabwe182 million0.4%
119Rwanda177 million1.4%
120Equatorial Guinea157 million1.1%
121Kyrgyzstan150 million1.5%
122Mongolia118 million0.6%
123Somalia115 million
124Kosovo108 million1.1%
125Tajikistan103 million1%
126Burundi101 million2.8%
127Montenegro98 million1.6%
128Madagascar98 million0.7%
129Papua New Guinea97 million0.3%
130Benin97 million0.6%
131Malta87 million0.5%
132Guyana84 million0.6%
133Nicaragua84 million0.5%
134Malawi76 million0.6%
135Eswatini74 million1.6%
136Fiji67 million1.4%
137Moldova48 million0.3%
138East Timor44 million1.1%
139Central African Republic42 million1.7%
140Lesotho35 million1.5%
141Seychelles26 million1.4%
142Guinea-Bissau25 million1.6%
143Sierra Leone25 million0.6%
144Belize24 million0.9%
145Mauritius20 million0.2%
146Liberia19 million1.3%
147The Gambia15 million0.7%
148Haiti13 million0.1%
149Costa Rica$0 $
150Iceland$0 $
151Panama$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

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289 million

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#107

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1.6%

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#58

Algeria

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9 billion

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#26

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4.8%

Ranked in the World

#6

Angola

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2 billion

Ranked in the World

#63

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1.3%

Ranked in the World

#85

Argentina

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3 billion

Ranked in the World

#56

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0.4%

Ranked in the World

#140

Armenia

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795 million

Ranked in the World

#80

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4.3%

Ranked in the World

#11

Australia

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32 billion

Ranked in the World

#13

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1.9%

Ranked in the World

#45

Austria

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4 billion

Ranked in the World

#49

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0.8%

Ranked in the World

#117

Azerbaijan

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3 billion

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#53

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4.5%

Ranked in the World

#8

Bahrain

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1 billion

Ranked in the World

#65

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3.2%

Ranked in the World

#16

Bangladesh

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5 billion

Ranked in the World

#43

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1.1%

Ranked in the World

#100

Belarus

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821 million

Ranked in the World

#78

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#91

Belgium

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7 billion

Ranked in the World

#33

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#92

Belize

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24 million

Ranked in the World

#144

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0.9%

Ranked in the World

#113

Benin

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97 million

Ranked in the World

#130

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0.6%

Ranked in the World

#128

Bolivia

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640 million

Ranked in the World

#83

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1.5%

Ranked in the World

#68

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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184 million

Ranked in the World

#117

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0.8%

Ranked in the World

#118

Botswana

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489 million

Ranked in the World

#90

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2.7%

Ranked in the World

#26

Brazil

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20 billion

Ranked in the World

#17

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1.1%

Ranked in the World

#101

Brunei

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436 million

Ranked in the World

#93

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2.4%

Ranked in the World

#32

Bulgaria

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1 billion

Ranked in the World

#67

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1.5%

Ranked in the World

#69

Burkina Faso

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563 million

Ranked in the World

#87

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3.1%

Ranked in the World

#17

Burundi

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101 million

Ranked in the World

#126

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2.8%

Ranked in the World

#23

Cambodia

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611 million

Ranked in the World

#84

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2.1%

Ranked in the World

#40

Cameroon

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417 million

Ranked in the World

#98

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0.9%

Ranked in the World

#114

Canada

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27 billion

Ranked in the World

#14

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#93

Central African Republic

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42 million

Ranked in the World

#139

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1.7%

Ranked in the World

#52

Chad

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357 million

Ranked in the World

#104

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2.9%

Ranked in the World

#22

Chile

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6 billion

Ranked in the World

#38

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1.8%

Ranked in the World

#48

Colombia

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10 billion

Ranked in the World

#25

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3.1%

Ranked in the World

#18

Costa Rica

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$0 $

Ranked in the World

#149

Croatia

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1 billion

Ranked in the World

#68

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2.2%

Ranked in the World

#37

Cyprus

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494 million

Ranked in the World

#89

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1.8%

Ranked in the World

#49

Czech Republic

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4 billion

Ranked in the World

#46

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1.4%

Ranked in the World

#76

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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371 million

Ranked in the World

#100

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0.6%

Ranked in the World

#129

Denmark

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5 billion

Ranked in the World

#39

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1.4%

Ranked in the World

#77

Dominican Republic

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761 million

Ranked in the World

#81

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0.7%

Ranked in the World

#121

East Timor

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44 million

Ranked in the World

#138

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1.1%

Ranked in the World

#102

Ecuador

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2 billion

Ranked in the World

#58

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2.2%

Ranked in the World

#38

Egypt

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5 billion

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#45

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1.1%

Ranked in the World

#103

El Salvador

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422 million

Ranked in the World

#97

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1.3%

Ranked in the World

#86

Equatorial Guinea

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157 million

Ranked in the World

#120

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1.1%

Ranked in the World

#104

Estonia

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811 million

Ranked in the World

#79

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2.1%

Ranked in the World

#41

Eswatini

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74 million

Ranked in the World

#135

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1.6%

Ranked in the World

#59

Ethiopia

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1 billion

Ranked in the World

#74

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0.9%

Ranked in the World

#115

Fiji

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67 million

Ranked in the World

#136

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1.4%

Ranked in the World

#78

Finland

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5 billion

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#42

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1.7%

Ranked in the World

#53

France

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54 billion

Ranked in the World

#8

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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

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278 million

Ranked in the World

#109

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1.3%

Ranked in the World

#87

Georgia

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360 million

Ranked in the World

#103

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1.4%

Ranked in the World

#79

Germany

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56 billion

Ranked in the World

#7

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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

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229 million

Ranked in the World

#112

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0.4%

Ranked in the World

#141

Greece

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8 billion

Ranked in the World

#31

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3.7%

Ranked in the World

#14

Guatemala

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431 million

Ranked in the World

#95

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0.5%

Ranked in the World

#136

Guinea

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441 million

Ranked in the World

#92

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2%

Ranked in the World

#43

Guinea-Bissau

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25 million

Ranked in the World

#142

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1.6%

Ranked in the World

#60

Guyana

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84 million

Ranked in the World

#132

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0.6%

Ranked in the World

#130

Haiti

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13 million

Ranked in the World

#148

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0.1%

Ranked in the World

#147

Honduras

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478 million

Ranked in the World

#91

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1.5%

Ranked in the World

#70

Hungary

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3 billion

Ranked in the World

#57

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1.5%

Ranked in the World

#71

Iceland

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$0 $

Ranked in the World

#150

India

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81 billion

Ranked in the World

#4

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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

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9 billion

Ranked in the World

#27

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0.7%

Ranked in the World

#122

Iran

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7 billion

Ranked in the World

#34

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2.6%

Ranked in the World

#28

Iraq

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5 billion

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#44

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1.7%

Ranked in the World

#54

Ireland

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1 billion

Ranked in the World

#69

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0.2%

Ranked in the World

#145

Israel

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23 billion

Ranked in the World

#15

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4.5%

Ranked in the World

#9

Italy

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33 billion

Ranked in the World

#12

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1.7%

Ranked in the World

#55

Ivory Coast

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607 million

Ranked in the World

#85

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0.9%

Ranked in the World

#116

Jamaica

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215 million

Ranked in the World

#115

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1.3%

Ranked in the World

#88

Japan

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46 billion

Ranked in the World

#10

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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

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2 billion

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#59

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4.8%

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#7

Kazakhstan

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1 billion

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#72

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0.5%

Ranked in the World

#137

Kenya

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1 billion

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#71

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1%

Ranked in the World

#109

Kosovo

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108 million

Ranked in the World

#124

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1.1%

Ranked in the World

#106

Kuwait

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8 billion

Ranked in the World

#30

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4.5%

Ranked in the World

#10

Kyrgyzstan

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150 million

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#121

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1.5%

Ranked in the World

#72

Latvia

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849 million

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#76

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2%

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#44

Lesotho

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35 million

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#140

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1.5%

Ranked in the World

#73

Liberia

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19 million

Ranked in the World

#146

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1.3%

Ranked in the World

#89

Lithuania

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2 billion

Ranked in the World

#62

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2.5%

Ranked in the World

#30

Luxembourg

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565 million

Ranked in the World

#86

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0.7%

Ranked in the World

#123

Madagascar

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98 million

Ranked in the World

#128

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0.7%

Ranked in the World

#124

Malawi

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76 million

Ranked in the World

#134

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0.6%

Ranked in the World

#131

Malaysia

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4 billion

Ranked in the World

#48

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1%

Ranked in the World

#110

Mali

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515 million

Ranked in the World

#88

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2.8%

Ranked in the World

#24

Malta

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87 million

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#131

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0.5%

Ranked in the World

#138

Mauritania

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225 million

Ranked in the World

#113

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2.3%

Ranked in the World

#35

Mauritius

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20 million

Ranked in the World

#145

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0.2%

Ranked in the World

#146

Mexico

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9 billion

Ranked in the World

#28

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0.6%

Ranked in the World

#132

Moldova

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48 million

Ranked in the World

#137

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0.3%

Ranked in the World

#143

Mongolia

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118 million

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#122

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0.6%

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#133

Montenegro

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98 million

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#127

Share of GDP

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1.6%

Ranked in the World

#61

Morocco

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5 billion

Ranked in the World

#41

Share of GDP

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3.9%

Ranked in the World

#13

Mozambique

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282 million

Ranked in the World

#108

Share of GDP

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1.5%

Ranked in the World

#74

Myanmar

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2 billion

Ranked in the World

#61

Share of GDP

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3%

Ranked in the World

#19

Namibia

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369 million

Ranked in the World

#101

Share of GDP

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3%

Ranked in the World

#20

Nepal

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428 million

Ranked in the World

#96

Share of GDP

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1.1%

Ranked in the World

#107

Netherlands

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16 billion

Ranked in the World

#19

Share of GDP

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1.6%

Ranked in the World

#62

New Zealand

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3 billion

Ranked in the World

#55

Share of GDP

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#94

Nicaragua

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84 million

Ranked in the World

#133

Share of GDP

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0.5%

Ranked in the World

#139

Niger

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243 million

Ranked in the World

#111

Share of GDP

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1.7%

Ranked in the World

#56

Nigeria

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3 billion

Ranked in the World

#51

Share of GDP

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0.6%

Ranked in the World

#134

Norway

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8 billion

Ranked in the World

#29

Share of GDP

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1.6%

Ranked in the World

#63

Oman

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6 billion

Ranked in the World

#36

Share of GDP

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5.2%

Ranked in the World

#5

Pakistan

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10 billion

Ranked in the World

#24

Share of GDP

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2.6%

Ranked in the World

#29

Panama

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$0 $

Ranked in the World

#151

Papua New Guinea

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97 million

Ranked in the World

#129

Share of GDP

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0.3%

Ranked in the World

#144

Paraguay

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366 million

Ranked in the World

#102

Share of GDP

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0.8%

Ranked in the World

#119

People's Republic of China

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292 billion

Ranked in the World

#2

Share of GDP

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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

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3 billion

Ranked in the World

#54

Share of GDP

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#95

Philippines

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4 billion

Ranked in the World

#47

Share of GDP

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1%

Ranked in the World

#111

Poland

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17 billion

Ranked in the World

#18

Share of GDP

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2.4%

Ranked in the World

#34

Portugal

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4 billion

Ranked in the World

#50

Share of GDP

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1.4%

Ranked in the World

#81

Qatar

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15 billion

Ranked in the World

#20

Share of GDP

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7%

Ranked in the World

#3

Republic of Macedonia

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225 million

Ranked in the World

#114

Share of GDP

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1.6%

Ranked in the World

#65

Republic of the Congo

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266 million

Ranked in the World

#110

Share of GDP

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1.8%

Ranked in the World

#50

Romania

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5 billion

Ranked in the World

#40

Share of GDP

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1.7%

Ranked in the World

#57

Russia

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86 billion

Ranked in the World

#3

Share of GDP

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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

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177 million

Ranked in the World

#119

Share of GDP

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1.4%

Ranked in the World

#82

Saudi Arabia

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75 billion

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#5

Share of GDP

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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

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433 million

Ranked in the World

#94

Share of GDP

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1.6%

Ranked in the World

#66

Serbia

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1 billion

Ranked in the World

#64

Share of GDP

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2.3%

Ranked in the World

#36

Seychelles

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26 million

Ranked in the World

#141

Share of GDP

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1.4%

Ranked in the World

#83

Sierra Leone

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25 million

Ranked in the World

#143

Share of GDP

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0.6%

Ranked in the World

#135

Singapore

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12 billion

Ranked in the World

#22

Share of GDP

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2.8%

Ranked in the World

#25

Slovakia

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2 billion

Ranked in the World

#60

Share of GDP

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1.8%

Ranked in the World

#51

Slovenia

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735 million

Ranked in the World

#82

Share of GDP

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#96

Somalia

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115 million

Ranked in the World

#123

South Africa

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3 billion

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#52

Share of GDP

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0.7%

Ranked in the World

#125

South Korea

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46 billion

Ranked in the World

#9

Share of GDP

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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

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379 million

Ranked in the World

#99

Share of GDP

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3%

Ranked in the World

#21

Spain

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20 billion

Ranked in the World

#16

Share of GDP

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1.5%

Ranked in the World

#75

Sri Lanka

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1 billion

Ranked in the World

#73

Share of GDP

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1.4%

Ranked in the World

#84

Sweden

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8 billion

Ranked in the World

#32

Share of GDP

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1.3%

Ranked in the World

#90

Switzerland

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6 billion

Ranked in the World

#35

Share of GDP

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0.8%

Ranked in the World

#120

Taiwan

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13 billion

Ranked in the World

#21

Share of GDP

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1.6%

Ranked in the World

#67

Tajikistan

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103 million

Ranked in the World

#125

Share of GDP

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1%

Ranked in the World

#112

Tanzania

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832 million

Ranked in the World

#77

Share of GDP

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1.1%

Ranked in the World

#108

Thailand

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6 billion

Ranked in the World

#37

Share of GDP

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#97

The Gambia

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15 million

Ranked in the World

#147

Share of GDP

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0.7%

Ranked in the World

#126

Togo

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337 million

Ranked in the World

#105

Share of GDP

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5.4%

Ranked in the World

#4

Trinidad and Tobago

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201 million

Ranked in the World

#116

Share of GDP

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0.7%

Ranked in the World

#127

Tunisia

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1 billion

Ranked in the World

#70

Share of GDP

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2.5%

Ranked in the World

#31

Turkey

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11 billion

Ranked in the World

#23

Share of GDP

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#98

Uganda

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923 million

Ranked in the World

#75

Share of GDP

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2.1%

Ranked in the World

#42

Ukraine

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44 billion

Ranked in the World

#11

Share of GDP

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33.5%

Ranked in the World

#1

United Kingdom

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68 billion

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#6

Share of GDP

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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

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877 billion

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#1

Share of GDP

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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

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1 billion

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#66

Share of GDP

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1.9%

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#47

Zambia

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326 million

Ranked in the World

#106

Share of GDP

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1.2%

Ranked in the World

#99

Zimbabwe

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182 million

Ranked in the World

#118

Share of GDP

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0.4%

Ranked in the World

#142

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The US spends $876.9 billion on its military.

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