Top 10 Countries with Highest Military Expenditure
The US and China Lead the Way, with Russia and India Close Behind
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the top 10 countries with the highest military expenditure in 2021 were:
- United States: $801 billion
- China: $293 billion
- Russia: $61.7 billion
- India: $76.6 billion
- United Kingdom: $68.4 billion
- Saudi Arabia: $57.5 billion
- Germany: $56 billion
- France: $56 billion
- Japan: $54.1 billion
- South Korea: $50.2 billion
The United States Spends More on Its Military Than the Next 10 Countries Combined
The United States spends more on its military than the next 10 countries combined. In 2021, the US spent $801 billion on its military, which is more than the GDP of many countries.
China's Military Spending Has Grown Rapidly in Recent Years
China's military spending has grown rapidly in recent years. In 2011, China's military spending was $143 billion. By 2021, it had increased to $293 billion.
Russia's Military Spending Has Been Stable in Recent Years
Russia's military spending has been stable in recent years. In 2011, Russia's military spending was $60.5 billion. By 2021, it had increased to $61.7 billion.
India's Military Spending Is Growing Rapidly
India's military spending is growing rapidly. In 2011, India's military spending was $43 billion. By 2021, it had increased to $76.6 billion.
The United Kingdom's Military Spending Has Been Stable in Recent Years
The United Kingdom's military spending has been stable in recent years. In 2011, the UK's military spending was $67.7 billion. By 2021, it had decreased to $68.4 billion.
Saudi Arabia's Military Spending Is Growing Rapidly
Saudi Arabia's military spending is growing rapidly. In 2011, Saudi Arabia's military spending was $52.7 billion. By 2021, it had increased to $57.5 billion.
Germany's Military Spending Has Been Stable in Recent Years
Germany's military spending has been stable in recent years. In 2011, Germany's military spending was $52.6 billion. By 2021, it had increased to $56 billion.
France's Military Spending Has Been Stable in Recent Years
France's military spending has been stable in recent years. In 2011, France's military spending was $62.8 billion. By 2021, it had decreased to $56 billion.
Japan's Military Spending Has Been Stable in Recent Years
Japan's military spending has been stable in recent years. In 2011, Japan's military spending was $51.7 billion. By 2021, it had increased to $54.1 billion.
South Korea's Military Spending Is Growing Rapidly
South Korea's military spending is growing rapidly. In 2011, South Korea's military spending was $35.6 billion. By 2021, it had increased to $50.2 billion.
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