It’s worth noting that some data for the Middle Eastern region are estimates, due to the aforementioned regional instability. Many of the countries with the highest military spending to GDP are located in the Middle East-a reflection of the escalating conflicts that have persisted in the region for well over two decades. In this case, Oman is an outlier, as the Middle Eastern country’s spending relative to GDP grew from 8.8% last year, to 11% in 2020. It’s pretty rare for countries to reach double digits for military spending as a percentage of GDP. This may be an indication of their economic prowess or a demonstration that the money might be used for other vital areas such as education, healthcare, or infrastructure. When looking at things this way, many of the top spenders above do not appear. Military expenditures as a percentage of GDP can be used to compare military spending relative to the size of a country’s economy.Ĭlick here to view a high-resolution version of this image. This year, Saudi Arabia has lost out on a top five seat to the UK, after a 7.1% decline in spending compared to a 21.5% increase for the UK.
represents just under 40% of global military spending. The country is by far the largest military spender, and its $778 billion budget trumps the remainder of the list’s collective $703.6 billion. isn’t labeled as a global superpower for nothing. Here’s how the worlds top 10 military spenders compare to each other: Rank The top 10 countries represent roughly 75% of this figure, and have increased their spending by $51 billion since the year prior. The Top 10 Military SpendersĪccording to SIPRI, global military spend reached almost $2 trillion in 2020. Yet, military spending has not followed this trend. Mapped: The World’s Top Countries for Military Spendingīy practically any measure, the world today is more peaceful and less war-torn on a global scale, relative to the past.įor instance, declarations of war between nations and soldier casualties have both dropped drastically since the 20th century.
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