Defense Spending per Capita by Country
Israel spends the most on defense per capita in the world — $4,271, ahead of Qatar ($3,667) and Norway ($2,930). All 169 countries ranked with the latest available data.
Top 15 Countries
| # | Country | Budget/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇮🇱 Israel | $4,271 |
| 2 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | $3,667 |
| 3 | 🇳🇴 Norway | $2,930 |
| 4 | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | $2,716 |
| 5 | 🇺🇸 United States | $2,692 |
| 6 | 🇸🇬 Singapore | $2,687 |
| 7 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2,381 |
| 8 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | $2,261 |
| 9 | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $2,158 |
| 10 | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1,919 |
| 11 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1,679 |
| 12 | 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1,614 |
| 13 | 🇫🇮 Finland | $1,481 |
| 14 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | $1,424 |
| 15 | 🇩🇪 Germany | $1,347 |
Top 15 of 169 ranked countries
Statistic
About this Ranking
Defense spending per capita shows how much each citizen effectively contributes to national defense. Wealthy nations with small populations, such as Gulf states and Nordic countries, often rank highest on this metric. It reveals the individual burden of military spending and highlights nations that prioritize defense relative to their population size.
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