Overview
- SIPRI reports global military outlays rose to $2.88 trillion in 2025, a 2.9% increase and the 11th yearly rise in a row.
- The military burden reached 2.5% of world GDP in 2025, with average spending of about $350 per person.
- The United States, China, Russia, Germany and India spent $954bn, $336bn, $190bn, $114bn and $92.1bn, together accounting for 58% of the total.
- Regional patterns diverged as U.S. spending fell 7.5% while Europe rose 14% and Asia and Oceania grew 8.1%.
- India’s 8.9% jump to $92.1bn was tied to the May 2025 clash with Pakistan, and Pakistan’s outlays rose 11% to $11.9bn on new Chinese aircraft and missile orders.