Defense Spending (% of GDP) (Americas)
Overview
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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| # | Country | % GDP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | 3.42% | |
| 2 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 3.36% | |
| 3 | 🇨🇺 Cuba | 2.88% | |
| 4 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 2.31% | |
| 5 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 2.22% | |
| 6 | 🇨🇱 Chile | 1.58% | |
| 7 | 🇭🇳 Honduras | 1.58% | |
| 8 | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 1.37% | |
| 9 | 🇨🇦 Canada | 1.31% | |
| 10 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | 1.27% | |
| 11 | 🇸🇻 El Salvador | 1.19% | |
| 12 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 0.97% | |
| 13 | 🇵🇦 Panama | 0.97% | |
| 14 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 0.93% | |
| 15 | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | 0.92% |