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10 Countries with the Highest Military Spending in the World in 2024

Erlina Fury Santika 20/02/2026 08:48 WIB

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According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the global military spending reached US$2.71 trillion in 2024. The figure increased by 9.4% year-on-year (yoy).

By country, the United States recorded the highest spending, amounting to US$997 billion. This figure increased by 5.7% (yoy).

The US's spending also accounted for 37% of the world's total military expenditure.

Next came China with an estimated spending of US$314 billion. This figure is expected to grow by 7% (yoy).

"The two countries with the largest spending, the United States and China, account for nearly half of the world's total military expenditure in 2024," SIPRI wrote in its report.

In third place was Russia, with an estimated spending of US$149 billion. This figure increased significantly by 38% compared to the previous year.

Here is a breakdown of the top 10 countries with the highest military spending in the world in 2024:

United States: US$997 billion
China (estimate): US$314 billion
Russia (estimate): US$149 billion
Germany: US$88.5 billion
India: US$86.1 billion
United Kingdom: US$81.8 billion
Saudi Arabia (estimate): US$80.3 billion
Ukraine: US$64.7 billion
France: US$64.7 billion
Japan: US$55.3 billion.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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