India vs France: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, India spent $97.9 billion on its military (2.3% of GDP), while France spent $67.7 billion (2.1% of GDP).
Data updated:
India
Military Expenditure (2026)
$97.9 billion
Percent of GDP
2.3%
Rank
#5
Ranked #5 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 | India — USD (millions) | India — Percent of GDP | France — USD (millions) | France — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $102,580M | 2.30% | $70,967M | 2.30% |
| 2026(estimate) | $97,917M | 2.30% | $67,741M | 2.10% |
| 2025 | $93,255M | 2.30% | $64,515M | 2.03% |
| 2024 | $85,597M | 2.22% | $63,575M | 2.01% |
| 2023 | $85,233M | 2.36% | $60,794M | 1.95% |
| 2022 | $83,218M | 2.38% | $60,193M | 1.96% |
| 2021 | $79,701M | 2.47% | $60,510M | 1.98% |
| 2020 | $80,210M | 2.80% | $58,039M | 2.02% |
| 2019 | $79,726M | 2.55% | $56,074M | 1.85% |
| 2018 | $74,469M | 2.42% | $54,701M | 1.85% |
| 2017 | $71,936M | 2.53% | $54,391M | 1.85% |
| 2016 | $67,202M | 2.54% | $53,500M | 1.85% |
| 2015 | $60,982M | 2.46% | $53,382M | 1.87% |
| 2014 | $60,408M | 2.54% | $51,961M | 1.86% |
| 2013 | $57,602M | 2.55% | $51,072M | 1.85% |
| 2012 | $57,564M | 2.62% | $51,405M | 1.87% |
| 2011 | $57,857M | 2.70% | $52,207M | 1.89% |
| 2010 | $57,330M | 2.89% | $53,807M | 1.97% |
| 2009 | $57,101M | 3.13% | $56,484M | 2.10% |
| 2008 | $48,500M | 2.63% | $52,593M | 1.90% |
| 2007 | $42,759M | 2.48% | $52,978M | 1.91% |
| 2006 | $42,249M | 2.68% | $52,998M | 1.98% |
| 2005 | $41,909M | 2.91% | $52,755M | 2.03% |
| 2004 | $39,380M | 2.83% | $53,859M | 2.11% |
| 2003 | $33,902M | 2.68% | $52,428M | 2.11% |
| 2002 | $33,161M | 2.83% | $50,893M | 2.06% |
| 2001 | $33,264M | 2.92% | $49,868M | 2.04% |
| 2000 | $32,145M | 2.95% | $50,022M | 2.09% |
| 1999 | $31,152M | 2.96% | $50,595M | 2.20% |
| 1998 | $26,805M | 2.73% | $50,172M | 2.25% |