India vs United Kingdom: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, India spent $97.9 billion on its military (2.3% of GDP), while United Kingdom spent $92.4 billion (2.5% of GDP).
Data updated:
India
Military Expenditure (2026)
$97.9 billion
Percent of GDP
2.3%
Rank
#5
Ranked #5 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 | India — USD (millions) | India — Percent of GDP | United Kingdom — USD (millions) | United Kingdom — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $102,580M | 2.30% | $96,783M | 2.60% |
| 2026(estimate) | $97,917M | 2.30% | $92,384M | 2.50% |
| 2025 | $93,255M | 2.30% | $87,985M | 2.35% |
| 2024 | $85,597M | 2.22% | $89,815M | 2.44% |
| 2023 | $85,233M | 2.36% | $78,167M | 2.15% |
| 2022 | $83,218M | 2.38% | $73,189M | 2.01% |
| 2021 | $79,701M | 2.47% | $72,051M | 2.04% |
| 2020 | $80,210M | 2.80% | $70,959M | 2.14% |
| 2019 | $79,726M | 2.55% | $69,849M | 1.97% |
| 2018 | $74,469M | 2.42% | $67,064M | 1.93% |
| 2017 | $71,936M | 2.53% | $66,563M | 1.94% |
| 2016 | $67,202M | 2.54% | $66,441M | 1.97% |
| 2015 | $60,982M | 2.46% | $66,674M | 2.04% |
| 2014 | $60,408M | 2.54% | $69,339M | 2.17% |
| 2013 | $57,602M | 2.55% | $70,601M | 2.28% |
| 2012 | $57,564M | 2.62% | $73,280M | 2.41% |
| 2011 | $57,857M | 2.70% | $75,373M | 2.49% |
| 2010 | $57,330M | 2.89% | $78,011M | 2.56% |
| 2009 | $57,101M | 3.13% | $79,344M | 2.63% |
| 2008 | $48,500M | 2.63% | $78,093M | 2.48% |
| 2007 | $42,759M | 2.48% | $74,818M | 2.37% |
| 2006 | $42,249M | 2.68% | $72,835M | 2.36% |
| 2005 | $41,909M | 2.91% | $72,502M | 2.42% |
| 2004 | $39,380M | 2.83% | $71,831M | 2.48% |
| 2003 | $33,902M | 2.68% | $70,950M | 2.54% |
| 2002 | $33,161M | 2.83% | $66,234M | 2.47% |
| 2001 | $33,264M | 2.92% | $62,518M | 2.39% |
| 2000 | $32,145M | 2.95% | $60,136M | 2.35% |
| 1999 | $31,152M | 2.96% | $58,949M | 2.41% |
| 1998 | $26,805M | 2.73% | $59,265M | 2.48% |