Global Military Spending by Country in 2025

Global military spending has exceeded $2.7 trillion in 2024, marking a significant increase driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions. Over the past year, major conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and escalating regional tensions have fueled defense budgets worldwide. Military expenditure has surged by 37% over the last decade, reflecting a sharp rise in global defense priorities.

As per Stockholm International Peace Research Institute The United States remains the largest military spender, allocating $997 billion, which accounts for 37% of the global military budget. China follows with $314 billion, representing approximately 12% of global military expenditure. Together, the U.S. and China dominate global defense spending, reinforcing their status as the world’s leading military powers.

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Top Countries By Military Budget

1. USA
2. China
3. Russia
4. Germany
5. India
6. UK
7. Saudi Arabia
8. Ukraine

Countries like India, Germany, and the UK also contribute significantly to global military spending as they continue to strengthen their defense capabilities. These nations have increased their defense budgets to address evolving security challenges, enhance military modernization, and maintain strategic influence on the global stage.

• India is among the top five military spenders, reflecting its focus on regional security and defense modernization.
• Germany has ramped up its defense budget in response to NATO commitments and growing geopolitical threats in Europe.
• Saudi Arabia has one of the highest military budgets in the Middle East, investing heavily in advanced weaponry and regional security to address geopolitical tensions and protect its strategic interests.

Top Countries By defense budget as % of GDP

List of country By Military spending

Rank	Country	Military Spending ($ billion), 2024	Spending as % of GDP (2024)	Share of World Spending (%)
1	United States	997	3.4	37
2	China	314	1.7	12
3	Russia	149	7.1	5.5
4	Germany	88.5	1.9	3.3
5	India	86.1	2.3	3.2
6	UK	81.8	2.3	3
7	Saudi Arabia	80.3	7.3	3
8	Ukraine	64.7	34	2.4
9	France	64.7	2.1	2.4
10	Japan	55.3	1.4	2
11	South Korea	47.6	2.6	1.8
12	Israel	46.5	8.8	1.7
13	Poland	38	4.2	1.4
14	Italy	38	1.6	1.4
15	Australia	33.8	1.9	1.2
16	Canada	29.3	1.3	1.1
17	Türkiye	25	1.9	1
18	Spain	24.6	1.4	0.9
19	Netherlands	23.2	1.9	0.7
20	Algeria	21.8	8	0.7
21	Brazil	20.9	1	0.7
22	Mexico	16.7	0.9	0.6
23	Taiwan	16.5	2.1	0.5
24	Colombia	15.1	3.4	0.5
25	Singapore	15.1	2.8	0.4
26	Sweden	12	2	0.4
27	Indonesia	11	0.8	0.4
28	Norway	10.4	2.1	0.4
29	Pakistan	10.2	2.7	0.4
30	Denmark	10	2.4	0.3
31	Romania	8.7	2.3	0.3
32	Belgium	8.6	1.3	0.3
33	Greece	8	3.1	0.3
34	Iran	7.9	2	0.3
35	Kuwait	7.8	4.8	0.3
36	Finland	7	2.3	0.3
37	Switzerland	6.7	0.7	0.2
38	Czechia	6.5	1.9	0.2
39	Iraq	6.2	2.4	0.2
40	Philippines	6.1	1.3	0.2