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United Kingdom military spending by year, 1993 to 2025

United Kingdom: $88.98 billion in 2025. Military spending peaked at $89.81 billion in 2024 in this 1993–2025 series.

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  • United Kingdom: $38.11B in 1993, $88.98B in 2025 (2.3× higher). It peaked at $89.81B in 2024.
  • India: $8.25B in 1993, $92.06B in 2025 (11× higher).
  • Ukraine: $0.15B in 1993, $84.11B in 2025.
  • Saudi Arabia: $16.45B in 1993, $83.18B in 2025 (5.1× higher). It peaked at $87.19B in 2015.

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United Kingdom's military expenditure rose from $38.11 billion in 1993 to $88.98 billion in 2025, in current US dollars. The highest displayed expenditure was $89.81 billion in 2024. The displayed annual series runs from 1993 through 2025; its lowest value was $38.11 billion in 1993. The preceding annual observation, for 2024, was $89.81 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 India ($92.06 billion), Ukraine ($84.11 billion) and Saudi Arabia ($83.18 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.

United Kingdom: military spending, current US$ billions, 1993 to 2025; three nearest peers, 1993–2025
Date🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇳 India🇺🇦 Ukraine🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1993$38.11B$8.25B$0.15B$16.45B
1994$38.57B$8.88B$0.92B$14.28B
1995$38.29B$9.75B$1.05B$13.20B
1996$38.57B$9.90B$1.46B$13.34B
1997$39.89B$11.46B$2.07B$18.13B
1998$41.22B$11.92B$1.41B$20.86B
1999$40.76B$13.90B$0.94B$18.32B
2000$39.34B$14.29B$1.14B$19.96B
2001$39.51B$14.60B$1.09B$21.03B
2002$44.25B$14.75B$1.18B$18.50B
2003$52.34B$16.33B$1.43B$18.75B
2004$60.25B$20.24B$1.69B$20.91B
2005$61.65B$23.07B$2.41B$25.39B
2006$64.22B$23.95B$2.99B$29.58B
2007$73.45B$28.25B$4.10B$35.47B
2008$72.92B$33.00B$4.81B$38.22B
2009$64.01B$38.72B$3.45B$41.27B
2010$63.98B$46.09B$3.73B$45.24B
2011$66.57B$49.63B$3.68B$48.53B
2012$65.45B$47.22B$4.14B$56.50B
2013$63.84B$47.40B$4.39B$67.02B
2014$67.00B$50.91B$3.96B$80.76B
2015$59.99B$51.30B$3.50B$87.19B
2016$53.33B$56.64B$3.42B$63.67B
2017$52.08B$64.64B$3.64B$70.40B
2018$55.83B$66.23B$4.76B$74.61B
2019$56.57B$71.43B$6.26B$65.36B
2020$58.33B$72.82B$6.84B$64.56B
2021$65.15B$76.25B$6.84B$63.19B
2022$64.02B$79.89B$41.54B$70.92B
2023$73.61B$82.26B$65.30B$77.77B
2024$89.81B$85.60B$64.77B$80.33B
2025$88.98B$92.06B$84.11B$83.18B

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Frequently asked questions

How much does United Kingdom spend on its military?

United Kingdom spent $88.98 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 United Kingdom's military spending highest in this series?

The highest displayed value was $89.81 billion in 2024. This comparison covers 1993 through 2025; it is not a claim about years outside the available series.

Why are these countries compared with United Kingdom?

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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