Germany—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #4 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$88.46B
2024
YoY Change
+31.5%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#4
of 156 countries
Maximum
$88.46B
2024
Minimum
$25.70B
2001
CAGR
+5.2%
25 years
Last
$88.46B
Previous
$67.29B
Highest
$88.46B
Lowest
$25.70B
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Germany's military expenditure (usd) was $88.46B in 2024, ranking #4 out of 156 countries. This represents a +31.5% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $88.46B (2024) and the lowest was $25.70B (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88.46B | +31.5% |
| 2023 | $67.29B | +19.8% |
| 2022 | $56.15B | -0.6% |
| 2021 | $56.51B | +6.0% |
| 2020 | $53.32B | +8.6% |
| 2019 | $49.08B | +5.6% |
| 2018 | $46.50B | +10.0% |
| 2017 | $42.28B | +5.9% |
| 2016 | $39.91B | +4.6% |
| 2015 | $38.17B | -14.5% |
| 2014 | $44.66B | +0.9% |
| 2013 | $44.24B | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $43.80B | -3.0% |
| 2011 | $45.16B | +5.0% |
| 2010 | $43.03B | -3.4% |
| 2009 | $44.53B | -1.3% |
| 2008 | $45.10B | +12.4% |
| 2007 | $40.11B | +11.8% |
| 2006 | $35.88B | +0.6% |
| 2005 | $35.65B | +0.1% |
| 2004 | $35.61B | +8.4% |
| 2003 | $32.84B | +19.5% |
| 2002 | $27.48B | +7.0% |
| 2001 | $25.70B | -2.6% |
| 2000 | $26.37B |
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 |