Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.86%−0.04% (-1.9%)
Year 2025Rank #65 GlobalPeak 4.88% (1963)Source World Bank
Germany Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Germany's military spending stood at 1.86% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.86% by 2025. Germany ranked 65th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Germany matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Germany's military spending?▾
Germany's military spending was 1.86% in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Germany?▾
Germany's military spending peaked at 4.88% in 1963.
What was the lowest military spending in Germany?▾
The lowest military spending in Germany was 1.12% in 2015.
How does Germany rank in military spending?▾
Germany ranks 65th 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 Germany in 2025?▾
Germany's military spending is projected to reach 1.86% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Germany in 2025?▾
The military spending of Germany in 2025 was 1.86%. This ranks 65th in the world.
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@misc{historysaid_germany_military-spending,
title = {Germany Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}