Military Spending (% of GDP) by Country
As of 2025, Ukraine leads globally in military spending (% of gdp) at 39.6%, followed by Algeria, Israel, Russia. At the lower end, Iceland, Panama, Costa Rica rank among the lowest. The global median is 1.7% (Portugal). This indicator falls under the "Military" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 156 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Military Spending (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ukraine | 39.6% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Algeria | 8.8% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Israel | 7.8% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Russia | 7.5% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Myanmar | 6.6% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Qatar | 6.5% | 2022 |
| 7 |  Saudi Arabia | 6.5% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Azerbaijan | 6.5% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Armenia | 6.1% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Oman | 5.7% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Kuwait | 4.7% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Jordan | 4.6% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Poland | 4.5% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Mali | 3.9% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Brunei | 3.7% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Latvia | 3.6% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Libya | 3.6% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Morocco | 3.5% | 2025 |
| 19 |  South Sudan | 3.4% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Estonia | 3.4% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Burkina Faso | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Norway | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Denmark | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Burundi | 3.2% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Colombia | 3.2% | 2025 |
| 26 |  Chad | 3.2% | 2025 |
| 27 |  United States | 3.1% | 2025 |
| 28 |  Botswana | 3.1% | 2025 |
| 29 |  Bahrain | 3.1% | 2025 |
| 30 |  Lithuania | 3.1% | 2025 |
| 31 |  Singapore | 3.0% | 2025 |
| 32 |  Greece | 3.0% | 2025 |
| 33 |  Kyrgyzstan | 2.9% | 2025 |
| 34 |  Pakistan | 2.9% | 2025 |
| 35 |  Namibia | 2.8% | 2025 |
| 36 |  Serbia | 2.8% | 2025 |
| 37 |  Mauritania | 2.7% | 2025 |
| 38 |  South Korea | 2.6% | 2025 |
| 39 |  Finland | 2.6% | 2025 |
| 40 |  Lebanon | 2.5% | 2025 |
| 41 |  Tunisia | 2.5% | 2025 |
| 42 |  Sweden | 2.5% | 2025 |
| 43 |  Iraq | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 44 |  Belarus | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 45 |  United Kingdom | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 46 |  Central African Republic | 2.3% | 2025 |
| 47 |  India | 2.3% | 2025 |
| 48 |  Uruguay | 2.3% | 2025 |
| 49 |  Romania | 2.3% | 2025 |
| 50 |  Germany | 2.3% | 2025 |
| 51 |  Timor-Leste | 2.3% | 2025 |
| 52 |  Netherlands | 2.2% | 2025 |
| 53 |  Vietnam | 2.2% | 2025 |
| 54 |  Niger | 2.1% | 2025 |
| 55 |  Spain | 2.1% | 2025 |
| 56 |  Ecuador | 2.1% | 2025 |
| 57 |  Iran | 2.1% | 2025 |
| 58 |  Hungary | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 59 |  Albania | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 60 |  Slovakia | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 61 |  Guinea | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 62 |  France | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 63 |  Croatia | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 64 |  Belgium | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 65 |  Bulgaria | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 66 |  North Macedonia | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 67 |  Uganda | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 68 |  Australia | 1.9% | 2025 |
| 69 |  Türkiye | 1.9% | 2025 |
| 70 |  Montenegro | 1.9% | 2025 |
| 71 |  Italy | 1.9% | 2025 |
| 72 |  Togo | 1.9% | 2025 |
| 73 |  Mozambique | 1.9% | 2025 |
| 74 |  Kosovo | 1.9% | 2025 |
| 75 |  Czechia | 1.8% | 2025 |
| 76 |  Afghanistan | 1.8% | 2021 |
| 77 |  Georgia | 1.7% | 2025 |
| 78 |  China | 1.7% | 2025 |
| 79 |  Portugal | 1.7% | 2025 |
| 80 |  Gabon | 1.7% | 2025 |
| 81 |  Lesotho | 1.6% | 2025 |
| 82 |  Canada | 1.6% | 2025 |
| 83 |  Cyprus | 1.6% | 2025 |
| 84 |  Eswatini | 1.6% | 2025 |
| 85 |  Senegal | 1.6% | 2025 |
| 86 |  Slovenia | 1.5% | 2025 |
| 87 |  Somalia | 1.5% | 2025 |
| 88 |  Chile | 1.5% | 2025 |
| 89 |  Tajikistan | 1.5% | 2025 |
| 90 |  Honduras | 1.5% | 2025 |
| 91 |  Cambodia | 1.5% | 2025 |
| 92 |  Japan | 1.4% | 2025 |
| 93 |  Angola | 1.4% | 2025 |
| 94 |  DR Congo | 1.4% | 2025 |
| 95 |  Jamaica | 1.4% | 2025 |
| 96 |  El Salvador | 1.3% | 2025 |
| 97 |  Fiji | 1.3% | 2025 |
| 98 |  Sri Lanka | 1.3% | 2025 |
| 99 |  Republic of the Congo | 1.3% | 2025 |
| 100 |  Philippines | 1.3% | 2025 |
| 101 |  Rwanda | 1.3% | 2025 |
| 102 |  Zambia | 1.3% | 2025 |
| 103 |  Seychelles | 1.2% | 2025 |
| 104 |  Bolivia | 1.2% | 2025 |
| 105 |  Tanzania | 1.2% | 2025 |
| 106 |  Malawi | 1.1% | 2025 |
| 107 |  New Zealand | 1.1% | 2025 |
| 108 |  Austria | 1.1% | 2025 |
| 109 |  Kenya | 1.1% | 2025 |
| 110 |  Cameroon | 1.1% | 2025 |
| 111 |  Brazil | 1.1% | 2025 |
| 112 |  Indonesia | 1.0% | 2025 |
| 113 |  Thailand | 1.0% | 2025 |
| 114 |  Malaysia | 1.0% | 2025 |
| 115 |  Belize | 1.0% | 2025 |
| 116 |  Guyana | 1.0% | 2025 |
| 117 |  Nepal | 1.0% | 2025 |
| 118 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 0.9% | 2025 |
| 119 |  Sudan | 0.9% | 2021 |
| 120 |  Nigeria | 0.9% | 2025 |
| 121 |  Equatorial Guinea | 0.9% | 2025 |
| 122 |  Benin | 0.9% | 2025 |
| 123 |  Guinea-Bissau | 0.9% | 2025 |
| 124 |  Mongolia | 0.9% | 2025 |
| 125 |  Paraguay | 0.9% | 2025 |
| 126 |  Liberia | 0.9% | 2025 |
| 127 |  Luxembourg | 0.9% | 2025 |
| 128 |  Peru | 0.8% | 2025 |
| 129 |  Bangladesh | 0.8% | 2025 |
| 130 |  Dominican Republic | 0.8% | 2025 |
| 131 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 0.8% | 2025 |
| 132 |  Switzerland | 0.8% | 2025 |
| 133 |  South Africa | 0.7% | 2025 |
| 134 |  Mexico | 0.7% | 2025 |
| 135 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.7% | 2025 |
| 136 |  Cabo Verde | 0.7% | 2025 |
| 137 |  Madagascar | 0.6% | 2025 |
| 138 |  Egypt | 0.6% | 2025 |
| 139 |  The Gambia | 0.6% | 2025 |
| 140 |  Nicaragua | 0.6% | 2025 |
| 141 |  Zimbabwe | 0.6% | 2025 |
| 142 |  Argentina | 0.6% | 2025 |
| 143 |  Moldova | 0.6% | 2025 |
| 144 |  Guatemala | 0.5% | 2025 |
| 145 |  Ethiopia | 0.5% | 2025 |
| 146 |  Ghana | 0.5% | 2025 |
| 147 |  Malta | 0.4% | 2025 |
| 148 |  Kazakhstan | 0.4% | 2025 |
| 149 |  Sierra Leone | 0.4% | 2025 |
| 150 |  Papua New Guinea | 0.4% | 2025 |
| 151 |  Ireland | 0.2% | 2025 |
| 152 |  Mauritius | 0.1% | 2025 |
| 153 |  Haiti | 0.1% | 2025 |
| 154 |  Costa Rica | 0.0% | 2025 |
| 155 |  Panama | 0.0% | 2025 |
| 156 |  Iceland | 0.0% | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest military spending (% of gdp) in 2025?
Ukraine ranks #1 with military spending (% of gdp) of 39.6% as of 2025, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest military spending (% of gdp)?
Iceland ranks last (#156) with 0.0% as of 2025.
What is the global median for military spending (% of gdp)?
The median value is 1.7% (Portugal, ranked #79 out of 156 countries).
How many countries report data for military spending (% of gdp)?
156 countries have available data for military spending (% of gdp). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does military spending (% of gdp) belong to?
Military Spending (% of GDP) is classified under the "Military" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.