Sweden Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Overview
Sweden's military spending stood at 2.04% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.04% by 2025. Sweden ranked 55th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.44% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.24% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.04% | +0.04% | #55 |
| 2024 | 2.00% | +0.50% | #90 |
| 2023 | 1.50% | +0.17% | #71 |
| 2022 | 1.33% | +0.14% | #62 |
| 2021 | 1.19% | +0.04% | #52 |
| 2020 | 1.15% | +0.05% | #46 |
| 2019 | 1.10% | +0.06% | #44 |
| 2018 | 1.04% | +0.01% | #43 |
| 2017 | 1.03% | −0.02% | #43 |
| 2016 | 1.06% | −0.02% | #47 |
| 2015 | 1.07% | −0.06% | #48 |
| 2014 | 1.13% | +0.02% | #59 |
| 2013 | 1.12% | −0.02% | #58 |
| 2012 | 1.14% | +0.03% | #54 |
| 2011 | 1.11% | −0.09% | #48 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden 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 →
Germany's military reawakening reflects a broader European trend towards increased defense spending and modernization. As a new NATO member, Sweden's current military spending of 2.04% of GDP already exceeds the alliance's 2% target, aligning with this regional emphasis on strengthening collective security capabilities. This indicates Sweden's commitment within a changing European security landscape where key economies like Germany are also significantly increasing their defense posture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's military spending was 2.04% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's military spending peaked at 3.97% in 1963.
The lowest military spending in Sweden was 1.03% in 2017.
Sweden ranks 55th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's military spending is projected to reach 2.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Sweden in 2025 was 2.04%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_military-spending,
title = {Sweden Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}