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United States military spending by year, 1993 to 2025

United States: $954.39 billion in 2025. Military spending peaked at $1,004.90 billion in 2024 in this 1993–2025 series.

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  • United States: $316.72B in 1993, $954.39B in 2025 (3.0× higher). It peaked at $1,004.90B in 2024.
  • China: $12.36B in 1993, $335.52B in 2025 (27× higher). Its low point was $9.87B in 1994.
  • Russia: $7.77B in 1993, $190.42B in 2025 (25× higher). Its low point was $6.47B in 1999.
  • Germany: $34.87B in 1993, $113.59B in 2025 (3.3× higher). Its low point was $25.72B in 2001.

About this chart

US military expenditure rose from $316.72 billion in 1993 to $954.39 billion in 2025, in current US dollars. The highest displayed expenditure was $1,004.90 billion in 2024. The displayed annual series runs from 1993 through 2025; its lowest value was $287.96 billion in 1996. The preceding annual observation, for 2024, was $1,004.90 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 China ($335.52 billion), Russia ($190.42 billion) and Germany ($113.59 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 States: military spending, current US$ billions, 1993 to 2025; three nearest peers, 1993–2025
Date🇺🇸 United States🇨🇳 China🇷🇺 Russia🇩🇪 Germany
1993$316.72B$12.36B$7.77B$34.87B
1994$308.08B$9.87B$13.55B$34.04B
1995$295.85B$12.39B$12.74B$38.56B
1996$287.96B$14.28B$15.83B$36.53B
1997$293.17B$15.70B$17.58B$31.12B
1998$291.00B$17.03B$7.96B$31.06B
1999$298.09B$20.47B$6.47B$30.56B
2000$320.09B$22.24B$9.23B$26.44B
2001$331.81B$26.56B$11.68B$25.72B
2002$378.46B$30.28B$13.94B$27.61B
2003$440.53B$33.14B$16.97B$32.92B
2004$493.00B$37.90B$20.96B$35.67B
2005$533.20B$42.79B$27.34B$35.67B
2006$558.34B$51.45B$34.52B$35.92B
2007$589.59B$62.14B$43.53B$40.16B
2008$656.76B$78.84B$56.18B$45.28B
2009$705.92B$96.60B$51.53B$44.71B
2010$738.00B$105.52B$58.72B$43.07B
2011$752.29B$125.29B$70.24B$45.22B
2012$725.21B$145.13B$81.47B$43.80B
2013$679.23B$164.07B$88.35B$44.26B
2014$647.79B$182.11B$84.70B$44.72B
2015$633.83B$196.54B$66.42B$38.19B
2016$639.86B$198.70B$69.27B$39.95B
2017$646.75B$210.66B$66.89B$42.57B
2018$682.49B$232.54B$61.65B$46.52B
2019$734.34B$240.32B$65.14B$49.08B
2020$778.40B$258.02B$61.88B$53.43B
2021$806.23B$286.06B$65.92B$56.52B
2022$860.69B$291.57B$104.40B$56.13B
2023$916.01B$296.26B$109.20B$68.58B
2024$1,004.90B$311.90B$149.40B$86.15B
2025$954.39B$335.52B$190.42B$113.59B

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Frequently asked questions

How much does United States spend on its military?

The United States spent $954.39 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 US military spending highest in this series?

The highest displayed value was $1,004.90 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 States?

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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