Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) by Country
As of 2025, Ukraine leads globally in military spending (% of govt expenditure) at 62.9%, followed by Myanmar, Qatar, Algeria. At the lower end, Costa Rica, Panama, Iceland rank among the lowest. The global median is 5.1% (North Macedonia). This indicator falls under the "Military" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 154 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ukraine | 62.9% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Myanmar | 32.0% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Qatar | 26.9% | 2022 |
| 4 |  Algeria | 24.6% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Saudi Arabia | 23.5% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Somalia | 20.8% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Oman | 20.0% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Armenia | 19.9% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Russia | 19.8% | 2025 |
| 10 |  South Sudan | 18.4% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Singapore | 18.0% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Israel | 17.8% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Azerbaijan | 17.7% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Lebanon | 16.6% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Chad | 15.5% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Niger | 15.2% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Burundi | 14.9% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Mali | 14.8% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Pakistan | 13.8% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Jordan | 13.5% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Burkina Faso | 13.2% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Central African Republic | 12.5% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Brunei | 12.2% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Iran | 11.2% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Bahrain | 10.8% | 2025 |
| 26 |  South Korea | 10.8% | 2025 |
| 27 |  Mauritania | 10.8% | 2025 |
| 28 |  Guinea | 10.6% | 2025 |
| 29 |  Morocco | 10.3% | 2025 |
| 30 |  Kuwait | 10.1% | 2025 |
| 31 |  Vietnam | 9.9% | 2025 |
| 32 |  Sudan | 9.5% | 2021 |
| 33 |  Colombia | 9.3% | 2025 |
| 34 |  Poland | 9.0% | 2025 |
| 35 |  Uganda | 9.0% | 2025 |
| 36 |  Botswana | 8.9% | 2025 |
| 37 |  United States | 8.3% | 2025 |
| 38 |  India | 8.2% | 2025 |
| 39 |  Latvia | 8.2% | 2025 |
| 40 |  Cambodia | 8.2% | 2025 |
| 41 |  DR Congo | 8.1% | 2025 |
| 42 |  Kyrgyzstan | 7.9% | 2025 |
| 43 |  Lithuania | 7.6% | 2025 |
| 44 |  Estonia | 7.5% | 2025 |
| 45 |  Tunisia | 7.5% | 2025 |
| 46 |  Bangladesh | 7.1% | 2025 |
| 47 |  Togo | 7.1% | 2025 |
| 48 |  Uruguay | 7.1% | 2025 |
| 49 |  Namibia | 7.0% | 2025 |
| 50 |  Albania | 6.7% | 2025 |
| 51 |  Norway | 6.7% | 2025 |
| 52 |  Denmark | 6.6% | 2025 |
| 53 |  Cameroon | 6.5% | 2025 |
| 54 |  Gabon | 6.4% | 2025 |
| 55 |  Serbia | 6.4% | 2025 |
| 56 |  Indonesia | 6.3% | 2025 |
| 57 |  Mozambique | 6.0% | 2025 |
| 58 |  Republic of the Congo | 6.0% | 2025 |
| 59 |  Greece | 6.0% | 2025 |
| 60 |  Angola | 5.9% | 2025 |
| 61 |  Nigeria | 5.9% | 2025 |
| 62 |  Kosovo | 5.9% | 2025 |
| 63 |  Türkiye | 5.9% | 2025 |
| 64 |  Georgia | 5.8% | 2025 |
| 65 |  Tanzania | 5.8% | 2025 |
| 66 |  Belarus | 5.7% | 2025 |
| 67 |  Chile | 5.7% | 2025 |
| 68 |  Ecuador | 5.7% | 2025 |
| 69 |  Honduras | 5.7% | 2025 |
| 70 |  Romania | 5.6% | 2025 |
| 71 |  Iraq | 5.5% | 2025 |
| 72 |  Libya | 5.5% | 2023 |
| 73 |  United Kingdom | 5.4% | 2025 |
| 74 |  Philippines | 5.4% | 2025 |
| 75 |  Bulgaria | 5.2% | 2025 |
| 76 |  Senegal | 5.2% | 2025 |
| 77 |  Eswatini | 5.2% | 2025 |
| 78 |  North Macedonia | 5.1% | 2025 |
| 79 |  China | 5.1% | 2025 |
| 80 |  Sweden | 5.0% | 2025 |
| 81 |  Sri Lanka | 4.9% | 2025 |
| 82 |  Australia | 4.9% | 2025 |
| 83 |  Netherlands | 4.8% | 2025 |
| 84 |  Benin | 4.8% | 2025 |
| 85 |  Spain | 4.7% | 2025 |
| 86 |  Tajikistan | 4.7% | 2025 |
| 87 |  Rwanda | 4.7% | 2025 |
| 88 |  Equatorial Guinea | 4.7% | 2025 |
| 89 |  Guinea-Bissau | 4.7% | 2025 |
| 90 |  Kenya | 4.6% | 2025 |
| 91 |  Germany | 4.5% | 2025 |
| 92 |  Zambia | 4.5% | 2025 |
| 93 |  Nepal | 4.5% | 2025 |
| 94 |  Malaysia | 4.4% | 2025 |
| 95 |  Thailand | 4.4% | 2025 |
| 96 |  Finland | 4.4% | 2025 |
| 97 |  El Salvador | 4.4% | 2025 |
| 98 |  Montenegro | 4.4% | 2025 |
| 99 |  Paraguay | 4.3% | 2025 |
| 100 |  Hungary | 4.3% | 2025 |
| 101 |  Czechia | 4.2% | 2025 |
| 102 |  Fiji | 4.2% | 2025 |
| 103 |  Slovakia | 4.2% | 2025 |
| 104 |  Croatia | 4.1% | 2025 |
| 105 |  Dominican Republic | 4.1% | 2025 |
| 106 |  Ethiopia | 4.1% | 2025 |
| 107 |  Jamaica | 4.1% | 2025 |
| 108 |  Cyprus | 4.0% | 2025 |
| 109 |  Guyana | 4.0% | 2025 |
| 110 |  Portugal | 4.0% | 2025 |
| 111 |  Liberia | 3.9% | 2025 |
| 112 |  Malawi | 3.8% | 2025 |
| 113 |  Japan | 3.8% | 2025 |
| 114 |  Madagascar | 3.8% | 2025 |
| 115 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 3.8% | 2025 |
| 116 |  Italy | 3.7% | 2025 |
| 117 |  Belize | 3.7% | 2025 |
| 118 |  Canada | 3.7% | 2025 |
| 119 |  Belgium | 3.7% | 2025 |
| 120 |  Peru | 3.7% | 2025 |
| 121 |  France | 3.5% | 2025 |
| 122 |  Guatemala | 3.5% | 2025 |
| 123 |  Seychelles | 3.4% | 2025 |
| 124 |  Slovenia | 3.2% | 2025 |
| 125 |  Bolivia | 3.2% | 2025 |
| 126 |  Lesotho | 2.7% | 2025 |
| 127 |  New Zealand | 2.7% | 2025 |
| 128 |  Mexico | 2.5% | 2025 |
| 129 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 2.5% | 2025 |
| 130 |  Sierra Leone | 2.5% | 2025 |
| 131 |  Mongolia | 2.5% | 2025 |
| 132 |  Egypt | 2.5% | 2025 |
| 133 |  Ghana | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 134 |  Timor-Leste | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 135 |  Haiti | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 136 |  Switzerland | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 137 |  Cabo Verde | 2.3% | 2025 |
| 138 |  Brazil | 2.2% | 2025 |
| 139 |  South Africa | 2.2% | 2025 |
| 140 |  The Gambia | 2.2% | 2025 |
| 141 |  Kazakhstan | 2.1% | 2025 |
| 142 |  Nicaragua | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 143 |  Austria | 2.0% | 2025 |
| 144 |  Argentina | 1.8% | 2025 |
| 145 |  Luxembourg | 1.8% | 2025 |
| 146 |  Papua New Guinea | 1.6% | 2025 |
| 147 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.6% | 2025 |
| 148 |  Moldova | 1.4% | 2025 |
| 149 |  Malta | 1.3% | 2025 |
| 150 |  Ireland | 0.9% | 2025 |
| 151 |  Mauritius | 0.4% | 2025 |
| 152 |  Iceland | 0.0% | 2025 |
| 153 |  Panama | 0.0% | 2025 |
| 154 |  Costa Rica | 0.0% | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest military spending (% of govt expenditure) in 2025?
Ukraine ranks #1 with military spending (% of govt expenditure) of 62.9% as of 2025, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest military spending (% of govt expenditure)?
Costa Rica ranks last (#154) with 0.0% as of 2025.
What is the global median for military spending (% of govt expenditure)?
The median value is 5.1% (North Macedonia, ranked #78 out of 154 countries).
How many countries report data for military spending (% of govt expenditure)?
154 countries have available data for military spending (% of govt expenditure). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does military spending (% of govt expenditure) belong to?
Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) is classified under the "Military" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.