The Countries with the Highest Military Spending

The Countries with the Highest Military Spending Code License Type Use and distribution of these data are subject to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) terms and conditions. Indicator Name Military expenditure (current USD) Short definition Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces. Long definition Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operat