Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.36%−0.02% (-1.1%)
Year 2025Rank #89 GlobalPeak 1.37% (2024)Source World Bank
Japan Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Japan's military spending stood at 1.36% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.36% by 2025. Japan ranked 89th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. 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 Japan's military spending?▾
Japan's military spending was 1.36% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Japan?▾
Japan's military spending peaked at 1.37% in 2024.
What was the lowest military spending in Japan?▾
The lowest military spending in Japan was 0.77% in 1969.
How does Japan rank in military spending?▾
Japan ranks 89th 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 Japan in 2025?▾
Japan's military spending is projected to reach 1.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Japan in 2025?▾
The military spending of Japan in 2025 was 1.36%. This ranks 89th in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_japan_military-spending,
title = {Japan Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}