Military Expenditure
(2000 - Present)
Year |
Expenditure |
Absolute * |
% GDP |
2012 |
$14,638 |
6.2% |
2011 |
$15,163 |
6.2% |
2010 |
$14,242 |
6.5% |
2009 |
$13,646 |
7.0% |
2008 |
$14,348 |
7.1% |
2007 |
$12,476 |
7.5% |
2006 |
$11,786 |
8.1% |
2005 |
$10,754 |
8.0% |
2004 |
$11,040 |
8.7% |
2003 |
$11,416 |
9.6% |
2002 |
$10,886 |
9.6% |
2001 |
$10,318 |
8.4% |
2000 |
$9,932 |
8.0% |
* - In $USD Millions
Sources: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute |