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France military spending by year, 1993 to 2025

France: $68.01 billion in 2025. Military spending peaked at $68.01 billion in 2025 in this 1993–2025 series.

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  • France: $35.78B in 1993, $68.01B in 2025 (1.9× higher). Its low point was $27.98B in 2001.
  • Japan: $41.35B in 1993, $62.16B in 2025 (1.5× higher). Its low point was $37.85B in 1998.
  • Saudi Arabia: $16.45B in 1993, $83.18B in 2025 (5.1× higher). It peaked at $87.19B in 2015.
  • Ukraine: $0.15B in 1993, $84.11B in 2025.

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France's military expenditure rose from $35.78 billion in 1993 to $68.01 billion in 2025, in current US dollars. The highest displayed expenditure was $68.01 billion in 2025. The displayed annual series runs from 1993 through 2025; its lowest value was $27.98 billion in 2001. The preceding annual observation, for 2024, was $63.57 billion.

Military expenditure is the SIPRI-based World Bank series in current US dollars, displayed in billions. Exchange rates and inflation affect its path; the figures do not measure military capability or spending as a share of GDP. In 2025, the comparison lines show Japan ($62.16 billion), Saudi Arabia ($83.18 billion) and Ukraine ($84.11 billion). These peers have the closest latest values among reporting countries with over one million people and a continuous common history; they are not selected by geography.

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Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (MS.MIL.XPND.CD), current US$ billions. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Military expenditure is the SIPRI-based World Bank series in current US dollars, displayed in billions. Exchange rates and inflation affect its path; the figures do not measure military capability or spending as a share of GDP. Peers are selected by proximity to the country's latest value among countries with over one million people and a continuous common series.

France: military spending, current US$ billions, 1993 to 2025; three nearest peers, 1993–2025
Date🇫🇷 France🇯🇵 Japan🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇺🇦 Ukraine
1993$35.78B$41.35B$16.45B$0.15B
1994$37.29B$45.29B$14.28B$0.92B
1995$40.12B$49.96B$13.20B$1.05B
1996$38.98B$44.05B$13.34B$1.46B
1997$34.70B$40.63B$18.13B$2.07B
1998$33.63B$37.85B$20.86B$1.41B
1999$32.68B$43.12B$18.32B$0.94B
2000$28.47B$45.51B$19.96B$1.14B
2001$27.98B$40.76B$21.03B$1.09B
2002$30.72B$39.33B$18.50B$1.18B
2003$38.66B$42.49B$18.75B$1.43B
2004$44.60B$45.34B$20.91B$1.69B
2005$44.46B$44.30B$25.39B$2.41B
2006$45.83B$41.55B$29.58B$2.99B
2007$50.75B$40.53B$35.47B$4.10B
2008$55.59B$46.36B$38.22B$4.81B
2009$56.67B$51.47B$41.27B$3.45B
2010$52.09B$54.66B$45.24B$3.73B
2011$54.19B$60.76B$48.53B$3.68B
2012$50.21B$60.01B$56.50B$4.14B
2013$52.02B$49.02B$67.02B$4.39B
2014$53.21B$46.90B$80.76B$3.96B
2015$45.67B$42.11B$87.19B$3.50B
2016$45.74B$46.51B$63.67B$3.42B
2017$47.95B$45.03B$70.40B$3.64B
2018$51.35B$48.52B$74.61B$4.76B
2019$50.45B$50.78B$65.36B$6.26B
2020$53.53B$51.39B$64.56B$6.84B
2021$58.74B$53.62B$63.19B$6.84B
2022$54.74B$43.14B$70.92B$41.54B
2023$59.54B$48.10B$77.77B$65.30B
2024$63.57B$54.25B$80.33B$64.77B
2025$68.01B$62.16B$83.18B$84.11B

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Frequently asked questions

How much does France spend on its military?

France spent $68.01 billion on its military in 2025, according to the SIPRI-based World Bank series. The value is in current US dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

When was France's military spending highest in this series?

The highest displayed value was $68.01 billion in 2025. This comparison covers 1993 through 2025; it is not a claim about years outside the available series.

Why are these countries compared with France?

The comparison selects three countries with the closest 2025 values, among countries with over one million people and at least fifteen consecutive annual observations in common. The matching is based on the indicator level, not economic structure or geographic proximity.

Where does this data come from?

World Bank, World Development Indicators (MS.MIL.XPND.CD), current US$ billions. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Military expenditure is the SIPRI-based World Bank series in current US dollars, displayed in billions. Exchange rates and inflation affect its path; the figures do not measure military capability or spending as a share of GDP. Peers are selected by proximity to the country's latest value among countries with over one million people and a continuous common series. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.

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