This statistic illustrates the defense spending as a percentage of the GDP by the United Kingdom (UK) and its allies, from 2009 to 2019. While declining throughout the displayed time period, the defense spending as a percentage of the GDP in the United States exceeds the defense spending of the other countries. In 2019, the United States defense expenditure is almost doubled compared to France's and more than doubled compared to Germany.
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GOV.UK. (December 17, 2020). Share of defense expenditure on the national GDP by the United Kingdom (UK) and other NATO allies, from 2009 to 2019* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/561483/defence-spending-percentage-gdp-allies-uk/
GOV.UK. "Share of defense expenditure on the national GDP by the United Kingdom (UK) and other NATO allies, from 2009 to 2019*." Chart. December 17, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/561483/defence-spending-percentage-gdp-allies-uk/
GOV.UK. (2020). Share of defense expenditure on the national GDP by the United Kingdom (UK) and other NATO allies, from 2009 to 2019*. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/561483/defence-spending-percentage-gdp-allies-uk/
GOV.UK. "Share of Defense Expenditure on The National Gdp by The United Kingdom (Uk) and Other Nato Allies, from 2009 to 2019*." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 17 Dec 2020, /statistics/561483/defence-spending-percentage-gdp-allies-uk/
GOV.UK, Share of defense expenditure on the national GDP by the United Kingdom (UK) and other NATO allies, from 2009 to 2019* ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/561483/defence-spending-percentage-gdp-allies-uk/ (last visited July 26, 2026)
Share of defense expenditure on the national GDP by the United Kingdom (UK) and other NATO allies, from 2009 to 2019* [Graph], GOV.UK, December 17, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/561483/defence-spending-percentage-gdp-allies-uk/