Defense Spending (% of GDP) by Country
Ukraine spends the largest share of its GDP on defense in the world — 39.56%, ahead of Eritrea (20.87%) and Algeria (8.00%). All 168 countries ranked with the latest available data.
Top 15 Countries
| # | Country | % GDP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 39.56% |
| 2 | 🇪🇷 Eritrea | 20.87% |
| 3 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 8.00% |
| 4 | 🇮🇱 Israel | 8.00% |
| 5 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 7.10% |
| 6 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 7.00% |
| 7 | 🇴🇲 Oman | 6.00% |
| 8 | 🇦🇲 Armenia | 5.50% |
| 9 | 🇱🇾 Libya | 5.29% |
| 10 | 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 5.10% |
| 11 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 5.00% |
| 12 | 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 4.90% |
| 13 | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | 4.50% |
| 14 | 🇯🇴 Jordan | 4.50% |
| 15 | 🇵🇱 Poland | 4.50% |
Top 15 of 168 ranked countries
Statistic
About this Ranking
Defense spending as a percentage of GDP reveals how much of a nation’s economic output is devoted to military purposes. NATO members aim for 2% of GDP, while nations facing security threats often spend considerably more. This metric helps compare military commitment across economies of different sizes.
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