United States vs Ukraine: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, United States spent $975.6 billion on its military (3.4% of GDP), while Ukraine spent $81.4 billion (31.1% 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
Ukraine
Military Expenditure (2026)
$81.4 billion
Percent of GDP
31.1%
Rank
#8
Ranked #8 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | United States — USD (millions) | United States — Percent of GDP | Ukraine — USD (millions) | Ukraine — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $1,022,079M | 3.50% | $85,311M | 28.00% |
| 2026(estimate) | $975,621M | 3.40% | $81,434M | 31.10% |
| 2025 | $929,163M | 3.12% | $77,556M | 39.56% |
| 2024 | $1,004,901M | 3.43% | $64,768M | 33.96% |
| 2023 | $943,033M | 3.29% | $63,345M | 36.03% |
| 2022 | $922,553M | 3.30% | $40,213M | 25.64% |
| 2021 | $933,334M | 3.40% | $6,717M | 3.43% |
| 2020 | $943,447M | 3.64% | $7,257M | 4.40% |
| 2019 | $901,032M | 3.41% | $6,539M | 4.07% |
| 2018 | $852,585M | 3.30% | $5,644M | 3.64% |
| 2017 | $827,674M | 3.30% | $4,678M | 3.24% |
| 2016 | $836,291M | 3.40% | $4,845M | 3.67% |
| 2015 | $838,865M | 3.46% | $4,826M | 3.85% |
| 2014 | $858,357M | 3.68% | $4,416M | 2.97% |
| 2013 | $914,617M | 4.02% | $3,685M | 2.39% |
| 2012 | $990,831M | 4.46% | $3,466M | 2.35% |
| 2011 | $1,049,103M | 4.82% | $3,096M | 2.26% |
| 2010 | $1,061,674M | 4.90% | $3,369M | 2.74% |
| 2009 | $1,032,168M | 4.88% | $3,349M | 2.84% |
| 2008 | $956,872M | 4.45% | $3,656M | 2.67% |
| 2007 | $891,986M | 4.07% | $3,737M | 2.87% |
| 2006 | $868,803M | 4.04% | $3,075M | 2.77% |
| 2005 | $856,462M | 4.09% | $2,741M | 2.79% |
| 2004 | $818,751M | 4.02% | $2,263M | 2.51% |
| 2003 | $751,203M | 3.83% | $2,097M | 2.75% |
| 2002 | $660,012M | 3.45% | $1,815M | 2.68% |
| 2001 | $587,822M | 3.12% | $1,706M | 2.77% |
| 2000 | $583,087M | 3.11% | $2,020M | 3.51% |
| 1999 | $561,363M | 3.09% | $1,629M | 2.88% |
| 1998 | $559,985M | 3.20% | $1,769M | 3.24% |