Defense Budget (% of Government Spending) (Americas)
Overview
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.
🇨🇴 Colombia
Leading Country
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| # | Country | % Govt Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 9.29% | |
| 2 | 🇺🇸 United States | 8.25% | |
| 3 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 7.09% | |
| 4 | 🇨🇱 Chile | 5.68% | |
| 5 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 5.67% | |
| 6 | 🇭🇳 Honduras | 5.66% | |
| 7 | 🇸🇻 El Salvador | 4.39% | |
| 8 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 4.31% | |
| 9 | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | 4.13% | |
| 10 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | 4.10% | |
| 11 | 🇬🇾 Guyana | 3.98% | |
| 12 | 🇧🇿 Belize | 3.69% | |
| 13 | 🇨🇦 Canada | 3.69% | |
| 14 | 🇵🇪 Peru | 3.65% | |
| 15 | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | 3.49% |