United States vs China
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In 2025, United States's military spending was 3.25% compared to 1.66% in China. United States was higher by 1.59%.
United States vs China — Military Spending
| Year | United States | China |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.25% | 1.66% |
| 2024 | 3.42% | 1.71% |
| 2023 | 3.30% | 1.66% |
| 2022 | 3.31% | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 3.40% | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 3.65% | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 3.41% | 1.68% |
| 2018 | 3.30% | 1.67% |
| 2017 | 3.30% | 1.71% |
| 2016 | 3.40% | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 3.46% | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 3.68% | 1.74% |
| 2013 | 4.02% | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 4.46% | 1.70% |
| 2011 | 4.82% | 1.66% |
| 2010 | 4.90% | 1.73% |
| 2009 | 4.88% | 1.89% |
| 2008 | 4.45% | 1.72% |
| 2007 | 4.07% | 1.75% |
| 2006 | 4.04% | 1.87% |