Germany vs United Kingdom: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, Germany spent $112.1 billion on its military (2.8% of GDP), while United Kingdom spent $92.4 billion (2.5% of GDP).
Data updated:
Germany
Military Expenditure (2026)
$112.1 billion
Percent of GDP
2.8%
Rank
#4
Ranked #4 of 153 countries worldwide
United Kingdom
Military Expenditure (2026)
$92.4 billion
Percent of GDP
2.5%
Rank
#6
Ranked #6 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | Germany — USD (millions) | Germany — Percent of GDP | United Kingdom — USD (millions) | United Kingdom — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $117,400M | 3.10% | $96,783M | 2.60% |
| 2026(estimate) | $112,064M | 2.80% | $92,384M | 2.50% |
| 2025 | $106,727M | 2.27% | $87,985M | 2.35% |
| 2024 | $86,148M | 1.84% | $89,815M | 2.44% |
| 2023 | $70,205M | 1.50% | $78,167M | 2.15% |
| 2022 | $62,500M | 1.34% | $73,189M | 2.01% |
| 2021 | $59,888M | 1.30% | $72,051M | 2.04% |
| 2020 | $60,418M | 1.36% | $70,959M | 2.14% |
| 2019 | $56,705M | 1.24% | $69,849M | 1.97% |
| 2018 | $51,694M | 1.15% | $67,064M | 1.93% |
| 2017 | $50,305M | 1.13% | $66,563M | 1.94% |
| 2016 | $48,903M | 1.13% | $66,441M | 1.97% |
| 2015 | $46,869M | 1.11% | $66,674M | 2.04% |
| 2014 | $46,078M | 1.13% | $69,339M | 2.17% |
| 2013 | $46,023M | 1.16% | $70,601M | 2.28% |
| 2012 | $47,790M | 1.22% | $73,280M | 2.41% |
| 2011 | $46,462M | 1.18% | $75,373M | 2.49% |
| 2010 | $47,424M | 1.24% | $78,011M | 2.56% |
| 2009 | $47,308M | 1.29% | $79,344M | 2.63% |
| 2008 | $45,582M | 1.19% | $78,093M | 2.48% |
| 2007 | $44,529M | 1.15% | $74,818M | 2.37% |
| 2006 | $44,461M | 1.18% | $72,835M | 2.36% |
| 2005 | $45,267M | 1.23% | $72,502M | 2.42% |
| 2004 | $45,982M | 1.25% | $71,831M | 2.48% |
| 2003 | $47,435M | 1.30% | $70,950M | 2.54% |
| 2002 | $48,093M | 1.31% | $66,234M | 2.47% |
| 2001 | $47,962M | 1.31% | $62,518M | 2.39% |
| 2000 | $48,764M | 1.34% | $60,136M | 2.35% |
| 1999 | $49,545M | 1.38% | $58,949M | 2.41% |
| 1998 | $48,563M | 1.38% | $59,265M | 2.48% |