Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.23%−0.09% (-6.5%)
Year 2025Rank #98 GlobalPeak 4.19% (1960)Source World Bank
Canada Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Canada's military spending stood at 1.23% in 2025, a decline of +0.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.23% by 2025. Canada ranked 98th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The development of autonomous interceptor drone swarms in Ukraine highlights a significant shift towards AI-driven, cost-effective defense technologies in modern warfare. This evolving landscape suggests Canada, with its current military spending
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canada's military spending?▾
Canada's military spending was 1.23% in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Canada?▾
Canada's military spending peaked at 4.19% in 1960.
What was the lowest military spending in Canada?▾
The lowest military spending in Canada was 0.99% in 2014.
How does Canada rank in military spending?▾
Canada ranks 98th globally in military spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for military spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected military spending of Canada in 2025?▾
Canada's military spending is projected to reach 1.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Canada in 2025?▾
The military spending of Canada in 2025 was 1.23%. This ranks 98th in the world.
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APA
Canada Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/canada/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_canada_military-spending,
title = {Canada Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}