Defense Budget (% of Government Spending)
Which country has the highest % govt budget? All 161 countries ranked with the latest available data.
Statistic
Top 15 Countries
| # | Country | % Govt Budget |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 62.90% |
| 2 | 🇪🇷 Eritrea | 46.37% |
| 3 | 🇲🇲 Myanmar | 31.96% |
| 4 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 26.88% |
| 5 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 24.57% |
| 6 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 23.53% |
| 7 | 🇸🇴 Somalia | 20.80% |
| 8 | 🇴🇲 Oman | 20.01% |
| 9 | 🇦🇲 Armenia | 19.89% |
| 10 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 19.83% |
| 11 | 🇸🇸 South Sudan | 18.38% |
| 12 | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 18.01% |
| 13 | 🇮🇱 Israel | 17.83% |
| 14 | 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 17.68% |
| 15 | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 17.04% |
Top 15 of 161 ranked countries
About this Ranking
Defense spending as a share of total government expenditure shows the priority a government places on military capabilities versus other public services. Countries under active security threats or engaged in conflicts tend to allocate a larger portion of their budgets to defense, sometimes at the expense of education, healthcare, and infrastructure.