Denmark—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #30 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$9.96B
2024
YoY Change
+22.5%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#30
of 156 countries
Maximum
$9.96B
2024
Minimum
$2.39B
2000
CAGR
+6.1%
25 years
Last
$9.96B
Previous
$8.13B
Highest
$9.96B
Lowest
$2.39B
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Denmark's military expenditure (usd) was $9.96B in 2024, ranking #30 out of 156 countries. This represents a +22.5% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $9.96B (2024) and the lowest was $2.39B (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.96B | +22.5% |
| 2023 | $8.13B | +48.5% |
| 2022 | $5.48B | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $5.27B | +7.9% |
| 2020 | $4.89B | +8.9% |
| 2019 | $4.49B | -1.6% |
| 2018 | $4.56B | +21.1% |
| 2017 | $3.76B | +4.8% |
| 2016 | $3.59B | +6.8% |
| 2015 | $3.36B | -17.1% |
| 2014 | $4.06B | -3.8% |
| 2013 | $4.22B | -4.7% |
| 2012 | $4.42B | -2.1% |
| 2011 | $4.52B | +0.3% |
| 2010 | $4.50B | +3.8% |
| 2009 | $4.34B | -9.4% |
| 2008 | $4.79B | +14.7% |
| 2007 | $4.18B | +7.2% |
| 2006 | $3.90B | +12.3% |
| 2005 | $3.47B | -3.1% |
| 2004 | $3.58B | +11.9% |
| 2003 | $3.20B | +18.7% |
| 2002 | $2.69B | +6.7% |
| 2001 | $2.53B | +5.5% |
| 2000 | $2.39B |
Top Countries — Military Expenditure (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $997.31B | 2024 |
| 2 | China | $313.66B | 2024 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | $148.97B | 2024 |
| 4 | Germany | $88.46B | 2024 |
| 5 | India | $86.13B | 2024 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | $81.76B | 2024 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | $80.33B | 2024 |
| 8 | Ukraine | $64.70B | 2024 |
| 9 | France | $64.68B | 2024 |
| 10 | Japan | $55.27B | 2024 |