Germany Military Expenditure (USD)
$88.5B▲ +$21.2B
Dec 2024 · Annual
Germany's military expenditure reached $88.5 billion in 2024, up from $67.3 billion in 2023. This is the highest level on record since the series began in 1960, surpassing the previous all-time high set in the same year.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $88.5B | $67.3B | $88.5BDec 2024 | $2.7BDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Expenditure | 1.9% | 1.5% | 4.9% | 1.1% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP | $5.05T | $4.69T | $5.05T | $84.6B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure (USD) in Germany averaged $41.7B from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of $88.5B in Dec 2024 and a record low of $2.7B in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure in current U.S. dollars measures annual defense spending by Germany, including personnel, operations, and procurement. Data are reported annually and cover the period from 1960 onward.
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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