The U.S. Spends More Than Double on Defense Than the Rest of NATO Combined

What we’re showing

Expected defense expenditures of NATO members in 2023. Note that these are official estimates from NATO, and are based on current prices and exchange rates.

Key takeaway

The U.S. accounts for 68% of NATO’s total combined defense spending.

Noteworthy

Retirement pensions made directly by the government to retired employees of military departments and for active personnel is included in the NATO defence expenditure definition.