Japan—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #10 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$55.27B
2024
YoY Change
+14.7%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#10
of 156 countries
Maximum
$60.76B
2011
Minimum
$39.33B
2002
CAGR
+0.8%
25 years
Last
$55.27B
Previous
$48.19B
Highest
$60.76B
Lowest
$39.33B
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's military expenditure (usd) was $55.27B in 2024, ranking #10 out of 156 countries. This represents a +14.7% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $60.76B (2011) and the lowest was $39.33B (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55.27B | +14.7% |
| 2023 | $48.19B | +11.6% |
| 2022 | $43.20B | -19.4% |
| 2021 | $53.60B | +4.3% |
| 2020 | $51.40B | +1.2% |
| 2019 | $50.78B | +4.6% |
| 2018 | $48.54B | +7.7% |
| 2017 | $45.06B | -3.0% |
| 2016 | $46.47B | +10.4% |
| 2015 | $42.11B | -10.2% |
| 2014 | $46.90B | -4.3% |
| 2013 | $49.02B | -18.3% |
| 2012 | $60.01B | -1.2% |
| 2011 | $60.76B | +11.2% |
| 2010 | $54.66B | +6.2% |
| 2009 | $51.47B | +11.0% |
| 2008 | $46.36B | +14.4% |
| 2007 | $40.53B | -2.5% |
| 2006 | $41.55B | -6.2% |
| 2005 | $44.30B | -2.3% |
| 2004 | $45.34B | +6.7% |
| 2003 | $42.49B | +8.0% |
| 2002 | $39.33B | -3.5% |
| 2001 | $40.76B | -10.4% |
| 2000 | $45.51B |
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 |