United Kingdom vs Saudi Arabia: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, United Kingdom spent $92.4 billion on its military (2.5% of GDP), while Saudi Arabia spent $85.5 billion (6.3% 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
Saudi Arabia
Military Expenditure (2026)
$85.5 billion
Percent of GDP
6.3%
Rank
#7
Ranked #7 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | United Kingdom — USD (millions) | United Kingdom — Percent of GDP | Saudi Arabia — USD (millions) | Saudi Arabia — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $96,783M | 2.60% | $89,618M | 6.20% |
| 2026(estimate) | $92,384M | 2.50% | $85,544M | 6.30% |
| 2025 | $87,985M | 2.35% | $81,471M | 6.48% |
| 2024 | $89,815M | 2.44% | $80,331M | 6.41% |
| 2023 | $78,167M | 2.15% | $79,078M | 6.38% |
| 2022 | $73,189M | 2.01% | $73,795M | 5.72% |
| 2021 | $72,051M | 2.04% | $67,384M | 6.43% |
| 2020 | $70,959M | 2.14% | $70,946M | 8.41% |
| 2019 | $69,849M | 1.97% | $74,253M | 7.35% |
| 2018 | $67,064M | 1.93% | $83,749M | 8.42% |
| 2017 | $66,563M | 1.94% | $80,970M | 9.50% |
| 2016 | $66,441M | 1.97% | $72,621M | 9.24% |
| 2015 | $66,674M | 2.04% | $101,481M | 12.57% |
| 2014 | $69,339M | 2.17% | $95,153M | 10.26% |
| 2013 | $70,601M | 2.28% | $80,732M | 8.71% |
| 2012 | $73,280M | 2.41% | $70,447M | 7.51% |
| 2011 | $75,373M | 2.49% | $62,247M | 7.13% |
| 2010 | $78,011M | 2.56% | $61,413M | 8.57% |
| 2009 | $79,344M | 2.63% | $59,005M | 9.62% |
| 2008 | $78,093M | 2.48% | $57,417M | 7.35% |
| 2007 | $74,818M | 2.37% | $58,500M | 8.53% |
| 2006 | $72,835M | 2.36% | $50,787M | 7.85% |
| 2005 | $72,502M | 2.42% | $44,584M | 7.73% |
| 2004 | $71,831M | 2.48% | $36,919M | 8.08% |
| 2003 | $70,950M | 2.54% | $33,271M | 8.69% |
| 2002 | $66,234M | 2.47% | $33,036M | 9.76% |
| 2001 | $62,518M | 2.39% | $37,637M | 11.42% |
| 2000 | $60,136M | 2.35% | $35,335M | 10.53% |
| 1999 | $58,949M | 2.41% | $32,060M | 11.38% |
| 1998 | $59,265M | 2.48% | $36,021M | 14.31% |