China vs Ukraine: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, China spent $351.8 billion on its military (1.7% of GDP), while Ukraine spent $81.4 billion (31.1% of GDP).
Data updated:
China
Military Expenditure (2026)
$351.8 billion
Percent of GDP
1.7%
Rank
#2
Ranked #2 of 153 countries worldwide
Ukraine
Military Expenditure (2026)
$81.4 billion
Percent of GDP
31.1%
Rank
#8
Ranked #8 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | China — USD (millions) | China — Percent of GDP | Ukraine — USD (millions) | Ukraine — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $368,519M | 1.70% | $85,311M | 28.00% |
| 2026(estimate) | $351,768M | 1.70% | $81,434M | 31.10% |
| 2025 | $335,018M | 1.72% | $77,556M | 39.56% |
| 2024 | $311,900M | 1.66% | $64,768M | 33.96% |
| 2023 | $292,221M | 1.62% | $63,345M | 36.03% |
| 2022 | $274,158M | 1.59% | $40,213M | 25.64% |
| 2021 | $262,559M | 1.57% | $6,717M | 3.43% |
| 2020 | $255,895M | 1.72% | $7,257M | 4.40% |
| 2019 | $244,376M | 1.65% | $6,539M | 4.07% |
| 2018 | $233,024M | 1.64% | $5,644M | 3.64% |
| 2017 | $220,129M | 1.68% | $4,678M | 3.24% |
| 2016 | $207,375M | 1.73% | $4,845M | 3.67% |
| 2015 | $196,088M | 1.74% | $4,826M | 3.85% |
| 2014 | $181,814M | 1.71% | $4,416M | 2.97% |
| 2013 | $168,375M | 1.68% | $3,685M | 2.39% |
| 2012 | $155,714M | 1.67% | $3,466M | 2.35% |
| 2011 | $141,206M | 1.63% | $3,096M | 2.26% |
| 2010 | $131,536M | 1.70% | $3,369M | 2.74% |
| 2009 | $125,361M | 1.86% | $3,349M | 2.84% |
| 2008 | $103,311M | 1.69% | $3,656M | 2.67% |
| 2007 | $94,425M | 1.72% | $3,737M | 2.87% |
| 2006 | $85,898M | 1.84% | $3,075M | 2.77% |
| 2005 | $74,625M | 1.85% | $2,741M | 2.79% |
| 2004 | $67,956M | 1.91% | $2,263M | 2.51% |
| 2003 | $61,696M | 1.97% | $2,097M | 2.75% |
| 2002 | $57,008M | 2.03% | $1,815M | 2.68% |
| 2001 | $49,635M | 1.96% | $1,706M | 2.77% |
| 2000 | $41,860M | 1.82% | $2,020M | 3.51% |
| 1999 | $38,674M | 1.85% | $1,629M | 2.88% |
| 1998 | $31,724M | 1.64% | $1,769M | 3.24% |