United States vs France: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, United States spent $975.6 billion on its military (3.4% of GDP), while France spent $67.7 billion (2.1% of GDP).
Data updated:
United States
Military Expenditure (2026)
$975.6 billion
Percent of GDP
3.4%
Rank
#1
Ranked #1 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 States — USD (millions) | United States — Percent of GDP | France — USD (millions) | France — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $1,022,079M | 3.50% | $70,967M | 2.30% |
| 2026(estimate) | $975,621M | 3.40% | $67,741M | 2.10% |
| 2025 | $929,163M | 3.12% | $64,515M | 2.03% |
| 2024 | $1,004,901M | 3.43% | $63,575M | 2.01% |
| 2023 | $943,033M | 3.29% | $60,794M | 1.95% |
| 2022 | $922,553M | 3.30% | $60,193M | 1.96% |
| 2021 | $933,334M | 3.40% | $60,510M | 1.98% |
| 2020 | $943,447M | 3.64% | $58,039M | 2.02% |
| 2019 | $901,032M | 3.41% | $56,074M | 1.85% |
| 2018 | $852,585M | 3.30% | $54,701M | 1.85% |
| 2017 | $827,674M | 3.30% | $54,391M | 1.85% |
| 2016 | $836,291M | 3.40% | $53,500M | 1.85% |
| 2015 | $838,865M | 3.46% | $53,382M | 1.87% |
| 2014 | $858,357M | 3.68% | $51,961M | 1.86% |
| 2013 | $914,617M | 4.02% | $51,072M | 1.85% |
| 2012 | $990,831M | 4.46% | $51,405M | 1.87% |
| 2011 | $1,049,103M | 4.82% | $52,207M | 1.89% |
| 2010 | $1,061,674M | 4.90% | $53,807M | 1.97% |
| 2009 | $1,032,168M | 4.88% | $56,484M | 2.10% |
| 2008 | $956,872M | 4.45% | $52,593M | 1.90% |
| 2007 | $891,986M | 4.07% | $52,978M | 1.91% |
| 2006 | $868,803M | 4.04% | $52,998M | 1.98% |
| 2005 | $856,462M | 4.09% | $52,755M | 2.03% |
| 2004 | $818,751M | 4.02% | $53,859M | 2.11% |
| 2003 | $751,203M | 3.83% | $52,428M | 2.11% |
| 2002 | $660,012M | 3.45% | $50,893M | 2.06% |
| 2001 | $587,822M | 3.12% | $49,868M | 2.04% |
| 2000 | $583,087M | 3.11% | $50,022M | 2.09% |
| 1999 | $561,363M | 3.09% | $50,595M | 2.20% |
| 1998 | $559,985M | 3.20% | $50,172M | 2.25% |