Top 20 Countries by Military Spending (1869-2022)

Military spending comparison for top 20 countries from 1869 to 2022. Spending is calculated in US dollars and is not adjusted for inflation.

The military is a critical component of a country. The military is responsible for enforcing domestic and international policy and defending the country's population. National security is seen as a government responsibility that encompasses the protection of individuals, the economy, and the country's institutions. National security is critical and needs substantial financial resources to develop and sustain. These expenditures are often referred to as military and/or defense expenditures.Military size varies widely per nation, often in direct proportion to the country's population and military requirements.

The vast majority of the world's countries have armies, with just 36 states without one. Numerous countries need military service. The United States spends the most on defense of any country. Its military budget include all of the Department of Defense's routine operations, as well as war spending, the nuclear weapons program, overseas military aid, and other Pentagon-related expenditures.

Source: Sipri, Our World In Data, World Bank and other.

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