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GLOBAL MILITARY EXPENDITURE

Military spending as percentage of GDP (1949-2027)

Data from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database:SIPRI
Highest % of GDP
Ukraine 28%
2027
Top Spender
United States $1022B
3.5% % GDP
Countries Tracked
160
tracked
Historical Data
1949-2027
78+ years
2026est.
19492027
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Ranking by % of GDP (2026)

# ↑Country% GDP
1Ukraine*→31.10%
2Eritrea*→21.23%
3Algeria*→8.50%
4Israel*→8.00%
5Russia*→6.30%
6Saudi Arabia*→6.30%
7Oman*→5.50%
8Estonia*→5.40%
9Lithuania*→5.40%
10Latvia*→4.90%
11Poland*→4.80%
12United Arab Emirates*→4.80%
13Azerbaijan*→4.70%
14Kuwait*→4.70%
15Armenia*→4.50%
* estimate

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Historical Data: 1949 - 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country spends the most on military as a percentage of GDP?
Ukraine leads by far, spending about 40% of its GDP on the military in 2025 because of its ongoing war with Russia. Other high spenders include Israel (~7.8%), Russia (~7.5%), and Saudi Arabia (~6.5%).
How much does the United States spend on military?
The United States spent approximately $954 billion on its military in 2025, representing about 3.1% of GDP. This makes the US the highest absolute military spender in the world, though its spending fell 7.5% from 2024 and Congress has approved over $1 trillion for 2026.
What is the NATO 2% defense spending target?
At the June 2025 Hague summit, NATO members agreed to raise their defense spending target to 5% of GDP by 2035 (3.5% for core defense plus 1.5% for broader security), replacing the long-standing 2% goal. As of 2025, 22 of the 29 European NATO members met the 2% threshold, according to SIPRI.
Where does this military spending data come from?
Historical data (1949-2025) comes from the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, maintained by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Data for 2026-2027 are estimates based on official government budget announcements and projections.

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