Military expenditure (current USD) in Germany
Germany: Military expenditure was 88.46 billion current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
88.46 billion current USD
Change on year
up 31.5%
World rank
4th
of 168 countries
All-time high
88.46 billion current USD
in 2024
All-time low
2.70 billion current USD
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Military expenditure in Germany, 1960–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure in Germany is 88.46 billion current USD, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.5% on the previous year and up 98.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Germany peaked at 88.46 billion current USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.70 billion current USD, in 1960.
That places Germany 4th out of 168 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure in Germany, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.70 billion current USD | — |
| 1961 | 3.06 billion current USD | +13.2% |
| 1962 | 4.04 billion current USD | +31.9% |
| 1963 | 4.67 billion current USD | +15.6% |
| 1964 | 4.58 billion current USD | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 4.66 billion current USD | +1.8% |
| 1966 | 4.74 billion current USD | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 5.01 billion current USD | +5.7% |
| 1968 | 4.52 billion current USD | -9.8% |
| 1969 | 5.13 billion current USD | +13.3% |
| 1970 | 5.78 billion current USD | +12.7% |
| 1971 | 6.80 billion current USD | +17.7% |
| 1972 | 8.44 billion current USD | +24.1% |
| 1973 | 11.19 billion current USD | +32.6% |
| 1974 | 12.91 billion current USD | +15.4% |
| 1975 | 14.31 billion current USD | +10.9% |
| 1976 | 14.48 billion current USD | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 16.21 billion current USD | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 20.07 billion current USD | +23.8% |
| 1979 | 23.22 billion current USD | +15.7% |
| 1980 | 25.01 billion current USD | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 21.64 billion current USD | -13.5% |
| 1982 | 20.94 billion current USD | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 20.73 billion current USD | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 18.86 billion current USD | -9.0% |
| 1985 | 18.67 billion current USD | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 25.94 billion current USD | +39.0% |
| 1987 | 31.98 billion current USD | +23.3% |
| 1988 | 32.88 billion current USD | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 31.48 billion current USD | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 39.65 billion current USD | +25.9% |
| 1991 | 37.02 billion current USD | -6.6% |
| 1992 | 39.32 billion current USD | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 34.87 billion current USD | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 34.04 billion current USD | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 38.56 billion current USD | +13.3% |
| 1996 | 36.53 billion current USD | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 31.12 billion current USD | -14.8% |
| 1998 | 31.06 billion current USD | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 30.55 billion current USD | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 26.37 billion current USD | -13.7% |
| 2001 | 25.70 billion current USD | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 27.48 billion current USD | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 32.84 billion current USD | +19.5% |
| 2004 | 35.61 billion current USD | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 35.65 billion current USD | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 35.88 billion current USD | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 40.11 billion current USD | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 45.10 billion current USD | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 44.53 billion current USD | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 43.03 billion current USD | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 45.16 billion current USD | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 43.80 billion current USD | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 44.24 billion current USD | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 44.66 billion current USD | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 38.17 billion current USD | -14.5% |
| 2016 | 39.91 billion current USD | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 42.28 billion current USD | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 46.50 billion current USD | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 49.08 billion current USD | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 53.32 billion current USD | +8.6% |
| 2021 | 56.51 billion current USD | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 56.15 billion current USD | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 67.29 billion current USD | +19.8% |
| 2024 | 88.46 billion current USD | +31.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 88.46 billion current USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.62 billion current USD, 13.4× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Germany's 88.46 billion current USD is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.63 billion current USD, 33.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.31 billion current USD | 2.70 billion current USD | 5.13 billion current USD | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.34 billion current USD | 5.78 billion current USD | 23.22 billion current USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.81 billion current USD | 18.67 billion current USD | 32.88 billion current USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.27 billion current USD | 30.55 billion current USD | 39.65 billion current USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.93 billion current USD | 25.70 billion current USD | 45.10 billion current USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.68 billion current USD | 38.17 billion current USD | 49.08 billion current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.35 billion current USD | 53.32 billion current USD | 88.46 billion current USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 997.31 billion current USD compare
- 2 China 313.66 billion current USD compare
- 3 Russia 148.97 billion current USD compare
- 5 India 86.13 billion current USD compare
- 6 United Kingdom 81.76 billion current USD compare
- 7 Saudi Arabia 80.33 billion current USD compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Germany?
- Military expenditure in Germany was 88.46 billion current USD in 2024, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 88.46 billion current USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.70 billion current USD in 1960.
- How does Germany rank for military expenditure?
- Germany ranks 4th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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