European Union vs Vietnam: Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
European Union
4.4%
in 2025
Vietnam
9.9%
in 2025
European Union rank
38th
Vietnam rank
36th
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure) over time
- European Union
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 9.9% against 4.4% in European Union, a difference of 5.5%.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 2.2 times European Union's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Vietnam has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 38th and Vietnam ranks 36th of 44 groups.
Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 10.2% | 7.4% | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 3.4% | 9.7% | 6.3% | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, European Union or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 9.9% against 4.4% in European Union as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between European Union and Vietnam?
- 5.5%, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Vietnam?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do European Union and Vietnam rank globally for military expenditure?
- European Union ranks 38th and Vietnam ranks 36th of 44 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Military expenditure expressed as a percentage of general government expenditure