The following lists are of countries by military spending as a share of GDP—more specifically, a list of the 15 countries with the highest share in recent years:

In 2020, the total world military expenditure was about $1.981 trillion. Military size varies significantly by country, typically correlating with each country’s size and military needs. China, …

Data presented on this list is through 2025. Ranking total annual defense spending budget capability by country, from highest to lowest.

In this article, we analyze military spending by country from 1987 to 2024, tracing global trends from the Cold War to today’s major conflicts

Oct 11, 2025 · In 2025, global defense spending continues to surge, reflecting rising geopolitical tensions, military modernization, and strategic priorities. The table below shows the top 10 …

The United States led the ranking of the countries with the highest military spending in 2024, with 997 billion U.S. dollars dedicated to the military.

Nov 11, 2025 · Explore the latest data on global military spending by country in 2025. See which countries spend the most on defense, understand key trends

This real-time counter tracks the combined defense spending of the world's top 6 military powers: USA, China, Russia, India, UK, and France since January 1st, 2025. The counter updates …

The SIPRI Military Expenditure Database contains consistent time series on the military spending of countries for the period 1949–2024. The database is updated annually, which may include …

5 days ago · European and Middle Eastern nations have invested in defense Change in military expenditure in 2024 from 2023. Circles are sized by each country’s total military expenditure in …