United States vs Japan: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, United States spent $975.6 billion on its military (3.4% of GDP), while Japan spent $62.5 billion (1.9% 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
Japan
Military Expenditure (2026)
$62.5 billion
Percent of GDP
1.9%
Rank
#10
Ranked #10 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | United States — USD (millions) | United States — Percent of GDP | Japan — USD (millions) | Japan — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $1,022,079M | 3.50% | $65,442M | 2.10% |
| 2026(estimate) | $975,621M | 3.40% | $62,468M | 1.90% |
| 2025 | $929,163M | 3.12% | $59,493M | 1.41% |
| 2024 | $1,004,901M | 3.43% | $54,245M | 1.29% |
| 2023 | $943,033M | 3.29% | $45,863M | 1.10% |
| 2022 | $922,553M | 3.30% | $39,766M | 0.97% |
| 2021 | $933,334M | 3.40% | $42,277M | 1.03% |
| 2020 | $943,447M | 3.64% | $39,328M | 0.99% |
| 2019 | $901,032M | 3.41% | $39,668M | 0.97% |
| 2018 | $852,585M | 3.30% | $38,571M | 0.94% |
| 2017 | $827,674M | 3.30% | $36,722M | 0.89% |
| 2016 | $836,291M | 3.40% | $36,967M | 0.91% |
| 2015 | $838,865M | 3.46% | $37,188M | 0.93% |
| 2014 | $858,357M | 3.68% | $36,546M | 0.94% |
| 2013 | $914,617M | 4.02% | $36,159M | 0.93% |
| 2012 | $990,831M | 4.46% | $36,309M | 0.95% |
| 2011 | $1,049,103M | 4.82% | $36,754M | 0.97% |
| 2010 | $1,061,674M | 4.90% | $36,264M | 0.94% |
| 2009 | $1,032,168M | 4.88% | $36,135M | 0.96% |
| 2008 | $956,872M | 4.45% | $35,470M | 0.90% |
| 2007 | $891,986M | 4.07% | $35,815M | 0.88% |
| 2006 | $868,803M | 4.04% | $36,287M | 0.89% |
| 2005 | $856,462M | 4.09% | $36,755M | 0.91% |
| 2004 | $818,751M | 4.02% | $36,822M | 0.92% |
| 2003 | $751,203M | 3.83% | $36,969M | 0.93% |
| 2002 | $660,012M | 3.45% | $36,923M | 0.93% |
| 2001 | $587,822M | 3.12% | $36,740M | 0.92% |
| 2000 | $583,087M | 3.11% | $36,107M | 0.90% |
| 1999 | $561,363M | 3.09% | $35,919M | 0.92% |
| 1998 | $559,985M | 3.20% | $36,107M | 0.91% |