In 2026, Albania was the NATO member state that increased its defense spending the most when compared with the previous year, at ***percent. On average, NATO states increased their defense spending by **** percent.
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NATO. (July 7, 2026). Annual real change in defense expenditures of NATO member states as a share of gross domestic product in 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1293436/nato-defense-spending-annual-change-country/
NATO. "Annual real change in defense expenditures of NATO member states as a share of gross domestic product in 2026." Chart. July 7, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1293436/nato-defense-spending-annual-change-country/
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Annual real change in defense expenditures of NATO member states as a share of gross domestic product in 2026 [Graph], NATO, July 7, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1293436/nato-defense-spending-annual-change-country/