United Kingdom vs Ukraine: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, United Kingdom spent $92.4 billion on its military (2.5% of GDP), while Ukraine spent $81.4 billion (31.1% 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
Ukraine
Military Expenditure (2026)
$81.4 billion
Percent of GDP
31.1%
Rank
#8
Ranked #8 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | United Kingdom — USD (millions) | United Kingdom — Percent of GDP | Ukraine — USD (millions) | Ukraine — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $96,783M | 2.60% | $85,311M | 28.00% |
| 2026(estimate) | $92,384M | 2.50% | $81,434M | 31.10% |
| 2025 | $87,985M | 2.35% | $77,556M | 39.56% |
| 2024 | $89,815M | 2.44% | $64,768M | 33.96% |
| 2023 | $78,167M | 2.15% | $63,345M | 36.03% |
| 2022 | $73,189M | 2.01% | $40,213M | 25.64% |
| 2021 | $72,051M | 2.04% | $6,717M | 3.43% |
| 2020 | $70,959M | 2.14% | $7,257M | 4.40% |
| 2019 | $69,849M | 1.97% | $6,539M | 4.07% |
| 2018 | $67,064M | 1.93% | $5,644M | 3.64% |
| 2017 | $66,563M | 1.94% | $4,678M | 3.24% |
| 2016 | $66,441M | 1.97% | $4,845M | 3.67% |
| 2015 | $66,674M | 2.04% | $4,826M | 3.85% |
| 2014 | $69,339M | 2.17% | $4,416M | 2.97% |
| 2013 | $70,601M | 2.28% | $3,685M | 2.39% |
| 2012 | $73,280M | 2.41% | $3,466M | 2.35% |
| 2011 | $75,373M | 2.49% | $3,096M | 2.26% |
| 2010 | $78,011M | 2.56% | $3,369M | 2.74% |
| 2009 | $79,344M | 2.63% | $3,349M | 2.84% |
| 2008 | $78,093M | 2.48% | $3,656M | 2.67% |
| 2007 | $74,818M | 2.37% | $3,737M | 2.87% |
| 2006 | $72,835M | 2.36% | $3,075M | 2.77% |
| 2005 | $72,502M | 2.42% | $2,741M | 2.79% |
| 2004 | $71,831M | 2.48% | $2,263M | 2.51% |
| 2003 | $70,950M | 2.54% | $2,097M | 2.75% |
| 2002 | $66,234M | 2.47% | $1,815M | 2.68% |
| 2001 | $62,518M | 2.39% | $1,706M | 2.77% |
| 2000 | $60,136M | 2.35% | $2,020M | 3.51% |
| 1999 | $58,949M | 2.41% | $1,629M | 2.88% |
| 1998 | $59,265M | 2.48% | $1,769M | 3.24% |