United Kingdom vs France: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, United Kingdom spent $92.4 billion on its military (2.5% of GDP), while France spent $67.7 billion (2.1% of GDP).
Data updated:
United Kingdom
Military Expenditure (2026)
$92.4 billion
Percent of GDP
2.5%
Rank
#6
Ranked #6 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 | United Kingdom — USD (millions) | United Kingdom — Percent of GDP | France — USD (millions) | France — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $96,783M | 2.60% | $70,967M | 2.30% |
| 2026(estimate) | $92,384M | 2.50% | $67,741M | 2.10% |
| 2025 | $87,985M | 2.35% | $64,515M | 2.03% |
| 2024 | $89,815M | 2.44% | $63,575M | 2.01% |
| 2023 | $78,167M | 2.15% | $60,794M | 1.95% |
| 2022 | $73,189M | 2.01% | $60,193M | 1.96% |
| 2021 | $72,051M | 2.04% | $60,510M | 1.98% |
| 2020 | $70,959M | 2.14% | $58,039M | 2.02% |
| 2019 | $69,849M | 1.97% | $56,074M | 1.85% |
| 2018 | $67,064M | 1.93% | $54,701M | 1.85% |
| 2017 | $66,563M | 1.94% | $54,391M | 1.85% |
| 2016 | $66,441M | 1.97% | $53,500M | 1.85% |
| 2015 | $66,674M | 2.04% | $53,382M | 1.87% |
| 2014 | $69,339M | 2.17% | $51,961M | 1.86% |
| 2013 | $70,601M | 2.28% | $51,072M | 1.85% |
| 2012 | $73,280M | 2.41% | $51,405M | 1.87% |
| 2011 | $75,373M | 2.49% | $52,207M | 1.89% |
| 2010 | $78,011M | 2.56% | $53,807M | 1.97% |
| 2009 | $79,344M | 2.63% | $56,484M | 2.10% |
| 2008 | $78,093M | 2.48% | $52,593M | 1.90% |
| 2007 | $74,818M | 2.37% | $52,978M | 1.91% |
| 2006 | $72,835M | 2.36% | $52,998M | 1.98% |
| 2005 | $72,502M | 2.42% | $52,755M | 2.03% |
| 2004 | $71,831M | 2.48% | $53,859M | 2.11% |
| 2003 | $70,950M | 2.54% | $52,428M | 2.11% |
| 2002 | $66,234M | 2.47% | $50,893M | 2.06% |
| 2001 | $62,518M | 2.39% | $49,868M | 2.04% |
| 2000 | $60,136M | 2.35% | $50,022M | 2.09% |
| 1999 | $58,949M | 2.41% | $50,595M | 2.20% |
| 1998 | $59,265M | 2.48% | $50,172M | 2.25% |