Germany Military Expenditure
1.9%▲ +0.4%
Dec 2024 · Annual
Germany's military expenditure rose to 1.89% of GDP in 2024 from 1.49% in 2023. The figure remains well below the all-time high of 4.88% recorded in 1963 and above the series low of 1.12% from 2015. Data are available from 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9% | 1.5% | 4.9%Dec 1963 | 1.1%Dec 2015 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 62.9% | 62.2% | 81.0% | 39.0% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $88.5B | $67.3B | $88.5B | $2.7B | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure in Germany averaged 1.4% from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 4.9% in Dec 1963 and a record low of 1.1% in Dec 2015. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure measures the share of a country's gross domestic product allocated to defense spending, including personnel, operations, and procurement. Reported as a percentage of GDP, the data are compiled annually. The series for Germany spans from 1960 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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