Question 1

Which country spends the most on military as a percentage of GDP?

Accepted Answer

Ukraine leads with approximately 34.5% of GDP spent on military in 2024, primarily due to ongoing wartime expenditure. Other high spenders include Israel (~8.5%), Saudi Arabia (~6%), and Russia (~6%).

Question 2

How much does the United States spend on military?

Accepted Answer

The United States spent approximately $968 billion on military in 2024, representing about 3.4% of GDP. This makes the US the highest absolute military spender in the world.

Question 3

What is the NATO 2% defense spending target?

Accepted Answer

NATO members have committed to spending at least 2% of their GDP on defense. As of 2024, approximately 23 of the 32 NATO member countries meet or exceed this target.

Question 4

Where does this military spending data come from?

Accepted Answer

Historical data (1949-2024) comes from the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, maintained by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Data for 2025-2026 are estimates based on official government budget announcements and projections.

#↑	Country	% GDP	USD
1	Ukraine→	34.48%	$66.8B
2	Israel→	8.78%	$45.3B
3	Algeria→	7.97%	$20.4B
4	Saudi Arabia→	7.30%	$79.0B
5	Russia→	7.05%	$150.5B
6	Myanmar→	6.79%	$5.2B
7	Oman→	5.59%	$5.9B
8	Armenia→	5.48%	$1.4B
9	Azerbaijan→	4.99%	$3.7B
10	Kuwait→	4.84%	$7.6B
11	Jordan→	4.80%	$2.5B
12	Burkina Faso→	4.68%	$1.0B
13	Mali→	4.20%	$0.9B
14	Poland→	4.15%	$34.5B
15	Burundi→	3.80%	$0.2B

GLOBAL MILITARY EXPENDITURE

Ranking by % of GDP (2024)

Country

Military Spending (% of GDP)

Military Spending (USD Billions, 2023 prices)

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