Countries ranked by total military spending in absolute terms in 2026, measured in billions of USD according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database preliminary 2026 estimates. Global military spending surpassed $2.4 trillion in 2025 for the...
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Countries ranked by total military spending in absolute terms in 2026, measured in billions of USD according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database preliminary 2026 estimates. Global military spending surpassed $2.4 trillion in 2025 for the first time in history — driven by NATO members increasing defence budgets in response to the Russia-Ukraine war, China's sustained military modernisation programme, and Middle East conflicts. The United States alone accounts for approximately 37% of total global military spending.
Key Findings
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United States leads with 916 in 2026.
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Average value in 2026: 224 · median: 89.
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Gap in 2026: United States is 12.1× larger than Ukraine.
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Countries by Total Military Expenditure 2026
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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 Expenditure (Billion USD) · 2026
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Metrics
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Military Expenditure (Billion USD)
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Period
2026
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2026 value · vs. 2026| # | Category | 2026 | 2026 | Change |
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| 🥇 | United States | 916 | 916 | +0% |
| 🥈 | China | 315 | 315 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Russia | 145 | 145 | +0% |
| 4 | India | 90 | 90 | +0% |
| 5 | Germany | 88 | 88 | +0% |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 82 | 82 | +0% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 79 | 79 | +0% |
| 8 | Ukraine | 76 | 76 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2026
916
Maximum
76
Minimum
224
Average
89
Median
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