Germany vs France: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, Germany spent $112.1 billion on its military (2.8% of GDP), while France spent $67.7 billion (2.1% of GDP).
Data updated:
Germany
Military Expenditure (2026)
$112.1 billion
Percent of GDP
2.8%
Rank
#4
Ranked #4 of 153 countries worldwide
France
Military Expenditure (2026)
$67.7 billion
Percent of GDP
2.1%
Rank
#9
Ranked #9 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | Germany — USD (millions) | Germany — Percent of GDP | France — USD (millions) | France — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $117,400M | 3.10% | $70,967M | 2.30% |
| 2026(estimate) | $112,064M | 2.80% | $67,741M | 2.10% |
| 2025 | $106,727M | 2.27% | $64,515M | 2.03% |
| 2024 | $86,148M | 1.84% | $63,575M | 2.01% |
| 2023 | $70,205M | 1.50% | $60,794M | 1.95% |
| 2022 | $62,500M | 1.34% | $60,193M | 1.96% |
| 2021 | $59,888M | 1.30% | $60,510M | 1.98% |
| 2020 | $60,418M | 1.36% | $58,039M | 2.02% |
| 2019 | $56,705M | 1.24% | $56,074M | 1.85% |
| 2018 | $51,694M | 1.15% | $54,701M | 1.85% |
| 2017 | $50,305M | 1.13% | $54,391M | 1.85% |
| 2016 | $48,903M | 1.13% | $53,500M | 1.85% |
| 2015 | $46,869M | 1.11% | $53,382M | 1.87% |
| 2014 | $46,078M | 1.13% | $51,961M | 1.86% |
| 2013 | $46,023M | 1.16% | $51,072M | 1.85% |
| 2012 | $47,790M | 1.22% | $51,405M | 1.87% |
| 2011 | $46,462M | 1.18% | $52,207M | 1.89% |
| 2010 | $47,424M | 1.24% | $53,807M | 1.97% |
| 2009 | $47,308M | 1.29% | $56,484M | 2.10% |
| 2008 | $45,582M | 1.19% | $52,593M | 1.90% |
| 2007 | $44,529M | 1.15% | $52,978M | 1.91% |
| 2006 | $44,461M | 1.18% | $52,998M | 1.98% |
| 2005 | $45,267M | 1.23% | $52,755M | 2.03% |
| 2004 | $45,982M | 1.25% | $53,859M | 2.11% |
| 2003 | $47,435M | 1.30% | $52,428M | 2.11% |
| 2002 | $48,093M | 1.31% | $50,893M | 2.06% |
| 2001 | $47,962M | 1.31% | $49,868M | 2.04% |
| 2000 | $48,764M | 1.34% | $50,022M | 2.09% |
| 1999 | $49,545M | 1.38% | $50,595M | 2.20% |
| 1998 | $48,563M | 1.38% | $50,172M | 2.25% |