France Military Expenditure
2.1%▲ +0.1%
Dec 2024 · Annual
France's military expenditure rose to 2.05% of GDP in 2024 from 1.95% in 2023. The reading remains well below the all-time high of 5.43% recorded in 1960 and above the series low of 1.85% set in 2018. Data span from 1960 to 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1% | 2.0% | 5.4%Dec 1960 | 1.8%Dec 2018 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 116.0% | 113.2% | 116.0% | 21.3% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $64.7B | $59.5B | $64.7B | $3.3B | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure in France averaged 2.1% from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 5.4% in Dec 1960 and a record low of 1.8% in Dec 2018. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure measures annual spending on armed forces, defense ministries, and related activities as a share of GDP. Reported in percent of GDP, the series is updated annually. Data cover the period from 1960 to the present.
Source & methodology
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