Saudi Arabia vs France: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, Saudi Arabia spent $85.5 billion on its military (6.3% of GDP), while France spent $67.7 billion (2.1% of GDP).
Data updated:
Saudi Arabia
Military Expenditure (2026)
$85.5 billion
Percent of GDP
6.3%
Rank
#7
Ranked #7 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 | Saudi Arabia — USD (millions) | Saudi Arabia — Percent of GDP | France — USD (millions) | France — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $89,618M | 6.20% | $70,967M | 2.30% |
| 2026(estimate) | $85,544M | 6.30% | $67,741M | 2.10% |
| 2025 | $81,471M | 6.48% | $64,515M | 2.03% |
| 2024 | $80,331M | 6.41% | $63,575M | 2.01% |
| 2023 | $79,078M | 6.38% | $60,794M | 1.95% |
| 2022 | $73,795M | 5.72% | $60,193M | 1.96% |
| 2021 | $67,384M | 6.43% | $60,510M | 1.98% |
| 2020 | $70,946M | 8.41% | $58,039M | 2.02% |
| 2019 | $74,253M | 7.35% | $56,074M | 1.85% |
| 2018 | $83,749M | 8.42% | $54,701M | 1.85% |
| 2017 | $80,970M | 9.50% | $54,391M | 1.85% |
| 2016 | $72,621M | 9.24% | $53,500M | 1.85% |
| 2015 | $101,481M | 12.57% | $53,382M | 1.87% |
| 2014 | $95,153M | 10.26% | $51,961M | 1.86% |
| 2013 | $80,732M | 8.71% | $51,072M | 1.85% |
| 2012 | $70,447M | 7.51% | $51,405M | 1.87% |
| 2011 | $62,247M | 7.13% | $52,207M | 1.89% |
| 2010 | $61,413M | 8.57% | $53,807M | 1.97% |
| 2009 | $59,005M | 9.62% | $56,484M | 2.10% |
| 2008 | $57,417M | 7.35% | $52,593M | 1.90% |
| 2007 | $58,500M | 8.53% | $52,978M | 1.91% |
| 2006 | $50,787M | 7.85% | $52,998M | 1.98% |
| 2005 | $44,584M | 7.73% | $52,755M | 2.03% |
| 2004 | $36,919M | 8.08% | $53,859M | 2.11% |
| 2003 | $33,271M | 8.69% | $52,428M | 2.11% |
| 2002 | $33,036M | 9.76% | $50,893M | 2.06% |
| 2001 | $37,637M | 11.42% | $49,868M | 2.04% |
| 2000 | $35,335M | 10.53% | $50,022M | 2.09% |
| 1999 | $32,060M | 11.38% | $50,595M | 2.20% |
| 1998 | $36,021M | 14.31% | $50,172M | 2.25% |