France vs Japan: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, France spent $67.7 billion on its military (2.1% of GDP), while Japan spent $62.5 billion (1.9% of GDP).
Data updated:
France
Military Expenditure (2026)
$67.7 billion
Percent of GDP
2.1%
Rank
#9
Ranked #9 of 153 countries worldwide
Japan
Military Expenditure (2026)
$62.5 billion
Percent of GDP
1.9%
Rank
#10
Ranked #10 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | France — USD (millions) | France — Percent of GDP | Japan — USD (millions) | Japan — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $70,967M | 2.30% | $65,442M | 2.10% |
| 2026(estimate) | $67,741M | 2.10% | $62,468M | 1.90% |
| 2025 | $64,515M | 2.03% | $59,493M | 1.41% |
| 2024 | $63,575M | 2.01% | $54,245M | 1.29% |
| 2023 | $60,794M | 1.95% | $45,863M | 1.10% |
| 2022 | $60,193M | 1.96% | $39,766M | 0.97% |
| 2021 | $60,510M | 1.98% | $42,277M | 1.03% |
| 2020 | $58,039M | 2.02% | $39,328M | 0.99% |
| 2019 | $56,074M | 1.85% | $39,668M | 0.97% |
| 2018 | $54,701M | 1.85% | $38,571M | 0.94% |
| 2017 | $54,391M | 1.85% | $36,722M | 0.89% |
| 2016 | $53,500M | 1.85% | $36,967M | 0.91% |
| 2015 | $53,382M | 1.87% | $37,188M | 0.93% |
| 2014 | $51,961M | 1.86% | $36,546M | 0.94% |
| 2013 | $51,072M | 1.85% | $36,159M | 0.93% |
| 2012 | $51,405M | 1.87% | $36,309M | 0.95% |
| 2011 | $52,207M | 1.89% | $36,754M | 0.97% |
| 2010 | $53,807M | 1.97% | $36,264M | 0.94% |
| 2009 | $56,484M | 2.10% | $36,135M | 0.96% |
| 2008 | $52,593M | 1.90% | $35,470M | 0.90% |
| 2007 | $52,978M | 1.91% | $35,815M | 0.88% |
| 2006 | $52,998M | 1.98% | $36,287M | 0.89% |
| 2005 | $52,755M | 2.03% | $36,755M | 0.91% |
| 2004 | $53,859M | 2.11% | $36,822M | 0.92% |
| 2003 | $52,428M | 2.11% | $36,969M | 0.93% |
| 2002 | $50,893M | 2.06% | $36,923M | 0.93% |
| 2001 | $49,868M | 2.04% | $36,740M | 0.92% |
| 2000 | $50,022M | 2.09% | $36,107M | 0.90% |
| 1999 | $50,595M | 2.20% | $35,919M | 0.92% |
| 1998 | $50,172M | 2.25% | $36,107M | 0.91% |