Global Military Expenditure by Country Statistics & Insights

military USD yearly updates Updated 2025-12-21

Total military expenditure in current US dollars.

Global Distribution

0.0 458.01B 916.01B

Highest Military Expenditure

United States United States

916.01B

USD

Lowest Military Expenditure

Costa Rica Costa Rica

0.0

USD

Country Rankings by Military Expenditure

Rank Country Value Year
1 United States United States 916.01B USD 2023
2 China China 296.44B USD 2023
3 Russian Federation Russian Federation 109.45B USD 2023
4 India India 83.57B USD 2023
5 Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia 75.81B USD 2023
6 United Kingdom United Kingdom 74.94B USD 2023
7 Germany Germany 66.83B USD 2023
8 Ukraine Ukraine 64.75B USD 2023
9 France France 61.30B USD 2023
10 Japan Japan 50.16B USD 2023

Global Military Expenditure - Regional Analysis

Global Military Expenditure - Historical Trend

Top 10 Countries by Military Expenditure
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Data Sources
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Calculation Method

The indicator values are calculated using standardized methodologies recommended by international statistical organizations. Annual data is aggregated from quarterly or monthly reports where available. Regional averages are weighted by each country's contribution to the regional total.

Note: Data may be subject to revisions by source organizations. Missing values are interpolated when appropriate methodology exists.
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