Defense spending (United States): 3.4 % GDP in 2024, the latest available value.
25 observations from 2000 to 2024. Source: World Bank.
Military spending as % of GDP; measures the national defense effort.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.4 % GDP |
| 2023 | 3.3 % GDP |
| 2022 | 3.3 % GDP |
| 2021 | 3.4 % GDP |
| 2020 | 3.6 % GDP |
| 2019 | 3.4 % GDP |
| 2018 | 3.3 % GDP |
| 2017 | 3.3 % GDP |
| 2016 | 3.4 % GDP |
| 2015 | 3.5 % GDP |
| 2014 | 3.7 % GDP |
| 2013 | 4 % GDP |
| 2012 | 4.5 % GDP |
| 2011 | 4.8 % GDP |
| 2010 | 4.9 % GDP |
| 2009 | 4.9 % GDP |
| 2008 | 4.4 % GDP |
| 2007 | 4.1 % GDP |
| 2006 | 4 % GDP |
| 2005 | 4.1 % GDP |
| 2004 | 4 % GDP |
| 2003 | 3.8 % GDP |
| 2002 | 3.4 % GDP |
| 2001 | 3.1 % GDP |
| 2000 | 3.1 % GDP |