United States vs Russia: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, United States spent $975.6 billion on its military (3.4% of GDP), while Russia spent $166.1 billion (6.3% 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
Russia
Military Expenditure (2026)
$166.1 billion
Percent of GDP
6.3%
Rank
#3
Ranked #3 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | United States — USD (millions) | United States — Percent of GDP | Russia — USD (millions) | Russia — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $1,022,079M | 3.50% | $174,060M | 5.50% |
| 2026(estimate) | $975,621M | 3.40% | $166,148M | 6.30% |
| 2025 | $929,163M | 3.12% | $158,236M | 7.50% |
| 2024 | $1,004,901M | 3.43% | $149,402M | 6.87% |
| 2023 | $943,033M | 3.29% | $108,960M | 5.27% |
| 2022 | $922,553M | 3.30% | $88,679M | 4.56% |
| 2021 | $933,334M | 3.40% | $68,496M | 3.60% |
| 2020 | $943,447M | 3.64% | $67,166M | 4.14% |
| 2019 | $901,032M | 3.41% | $65,624M | 3.85% |
| 2018 | $852,585M | 3.30% | $62,809M | 3.72% |
| 2017 | $827,674M | 3.30% | $65,268M | 4.25% |
| 2016 | $836,291M | 3.40% | $80,546M | 5.43% |
| 2015 | $838,865M | 3.46% | $75,133M | 4.87% |
| 2014 | $858,357M | 3.68% | $69,710M | 4.11% |
| 2013 | $914,617M | 4.02% | $65,044M | 3.85% |
| 2012 | $990,831M | 4.46% | $62,022M | 3.69% |
| 2011 | $1,049,103M | 4.82% | $53,529M | 3.43% |
| 2010 | $1,061,674M | 4.90% | $50,157M | 3.59% |
| 2009 | $1,032,168M | 4.88% | $49,158M | 3.92% |
| 2008 | $956,872M | 4.45% | $46,853M | 3.15% |
| 2007 | $891,986M | 4.07% | $42,641M | 3.12% |
| 2006 | $868,803M | 4.04% | $39,174M | 3.25% |
| 2005 | $856,462M | 4.09% | $35,392M | 3.33% |
| 2004 | $818,751M | 4.02% | $31,144M | 3.30% |
| 2003 | $751,203M | 3.83% | $29,797M | 3.67% |
| 2002 | $660,012M | 3.45% | $28,418M | 3.76% |
| 2001 | $587,822M | 3.12% | $25,652M | 3.55% |
| 2000 | $583,087M | 3.11% | $23,737M | 3.31% |
| 1999 | $561,363M | 3.09% | $17,593M | 3.07% |
| 1998 | $559,985M | 3.20% | $15,842M | 2.73% |