Switzerland—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #37 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$6.72B
2024
YoY Change
+6.9%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#37
of 156 countries
Maximum
$6.72B
2024
Minimum
$2.76B
2001
CAGR
+3.7%
25 years
Last
$6.72B
Previous
$6.29B
Highest
$6.72B
Lowest
$2.76B
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Switzerland's military expenditure (usd) was $6.72B in 2024, ranking #37 out of 156 countries. This represents a +6.9% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $6.72B (2024) and the lowest was $2.76B (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.72B | +6.9% |
| 2023 | $6.29B | +11.3% |
| 2022 | $5.65B | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $5.49B | -4.3% |
| 2020 | $5.73B | +14.1% |
| 2019 | $5.02B | +6.0% |
| 2018 | $4.74B | +2.3% |
| 2017 | $4.63B | +1.2% |
| 2016 | $4.57B | +1.1% |
| 2015 | $4.52B | -2.0% |
| 2014 | $4.61B | -8.3% |
| 2013 | $5.03B | +9.6% |
| 2012 | $4.59B | -7.7% |
| 2011 | $4.97B | +20.9% |
| 2010 | $4.12B | +1.5% |
| 2009 | $4.06B | -1.0% |
| 2008 | $4.10B | +16.3% |
| 2007 | $3.52B | +5.9% |
| 2006 | $3.33B | -4.5% |
| 2005 | $3.48B | -0.5% |
| 2004 | $3.50B | +7.1% |
| 2003 | $3.27B | +13.4% |
| 2002 | $2.88B | +4.3% |
| 2001 | $2.76B | -1.3% |
| 2000 | $2.80B |
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 |