Nations ranked by total defence expenditure in 2024, measured in billions of US dollars. The United States accounts for roughly 40% of all global military spending. AI-assisted data based on SIPRI Military Expenditure Database estimates.
About: Countries by Military Spending 2024
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Nations ranked by total defence expenditure in 2024, measured in billions of US dollars. The United States accounts for roughly 40% of all global military spending. AI-assisted data based on SIPRI Military Expenditure Database estimates.
Key Findings
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United States leads with 916 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 210 · median: 79.
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Gap in 2024: United States is 14.3× larger than Ukraine.
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Countries by Military Spending 2024
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
916
United States
Military Spending (Billion USD) · 2024
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Metrics
1
Military Spending (Billion USD)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | United States | 916 | 916 | +0% |
| 🥈 | China | 296 | 296 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Russia | 109 | 109 | +0% |
| 4 | India | 83 | 83 | +0% |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 75 | 75 | +0% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 73 | 73 | +0% |
| 7 | Germany | 66 | 66 | +0% |
| 8 | Ukraine | 64 | 64 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
916
Maximum
64
Minimum
210
Average
79
Median
What This Data Shows
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