United States vs United Kingdom: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, United States spent $975.6 billion on its military (3.4% of GDP), while United Kingdom spent $92.4 billion (2.5% 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
United Kingdom
Military Expenditure (2026)
$92.4 billion
Percent of GDP
2.5%
Rank
#6
Ranked #6 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | United States — USD (millions) | United States — Percent of GDP | United Kingdom — USD (millions) | United Kingdom — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $1,022,079M | 3.50% | $96,783M | 2.60% |
| 2026(estimate) | $975,621M | 3.40% | $92,384M | 2.50% |
| 2025 | $929,163M | 3.12% | $87,985M | 2.35% |
| 2024 | $1,004,901M | 3.43% | $89,815M | 2.44% |
| 2023 | $943,033M | 3.29% | $78,167M | 2.15% |
| 2022 | $922,553M | 3.30% | $73,189M | 2.01% |
| 2021 | $933,334M | 3.40% | $72,051M | 2.04% |
| 2020 | $943,447M | 3.64% | $70,959M | 2.14% |
| 2019 | $901,032M | 3.41% | $69,849M | 1.97% |
| 2018 | $852,585M | 3.30% | $67,064M | 1.93% |
| 2017 | $827,674M | 3.30% | $66,563M | 1.94% |
| 2016 | $836,291M | 3.40% | $66,441M | 1.97% |
| 2015 | $838,865M | 3.46% | $66,674M | 2.04% |
| 2014 | $858,357M | 3.68% | $69,339M | 2.17% |
| 2013 | $914,617M | 4.02% | $70,601M | 2.28% |
| 2012 | $990,831M | 4.46% | $73,280M | 2.41% |
| 2011 | $1,049,103M | 4.82% | $75,373M | 2.49% |
| 2010 | $1,061,674M | 4.90% | $78,011M | 2.56% |
| 2009 | $1,032,168M | 4.88% | $79,344M | 2.63% |
| 2008 | $956,872M | 4.45% | $78,093M | 2.48% |
| 2007 | $891,986M | 4.07% | $74,818M | 2.37% |
| 2006 | $868,803M | 4.04% | $72,835M | 2.36% |
| 2005 | $856,462M | 4.09% | $72,502M | 2.42% |
| 2004 | $818,751M | 4.02% | $71,831M | 2.48% |
| 2003 | $751,203M | 3.83% | $70,950M | 2.54% |
| 2002 | $660,012M | 3.45% | $66,234M | 2.47% |
| 2001 | $587,822M | 3.12% | $62,518M | 2.39% |
| 2000 | $583,087M | 3.11% | $60,136M | 2.35% |
| 1999 | $561,363M | 3.09% | $58,949M | 2.41% |
| 1998 | $559,985M | 3.20% | $59,265M | 2.48% |