Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
2.00%−0.05% (-2.4%)
Year 2025Rank #58 GlobalPeak 5.43% (1960)Source World Bank
France Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
France's military spending stood at 2.00% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.00% by 2025. France ranked 58th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is France's military spending?▾
France's military spending was 2.00% in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in France?▾
France's military spending peaked at 5.43% in 1960.
What was the lowest military spending in France?▾
The lowest military spending in France was 1.85% in 2018.
How does France rank in military spending?▾
France ranks 58th 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 France in 2025?▾
France's military spending is projected to reach 2.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of France in 2025?▾
The military spending of France in 2025 was 2.00%. This ranks 58th in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_france_military-spending,
title = {France Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}