Defense Spending per Capita by Country (Americas)
The United States spends the most on defense per capita in Americas — $2,769, ahead of Canada ($1,152) and Uruguay ($486). All 28 countries ranked with the latest available data.
Top 15 Countries
| # | Country | Budget/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | $2,769 |
| 2 | 🇨🇦 Canada | $1,152 |
| 3 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | $486 |
| 4 | 🇬🇾 Guyana | $280 |
| 5 | 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $276 |
| 6 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | $273 |
| 7 | 🇨🇱 Chile | $254 |
| 8 | 🇵🇦 Panama | $214 |
| 9 | 🇧🇧 Barbados | $182 |
| 10 | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | $164 |
| 11 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $151 |
| 12 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | $127 |
| 13 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | $111 |
| 14 | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $110 |
| 15 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | $103 |
Top 15 of 28 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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