China vs Germany: Military spending sipri
China
335.02 billion
in 2025
Germany
106.73 billion
in 2025
China rank
2nd
Germany rank
4th
Military spending sipri over time
- China
- Germany
How they compare
China currently reports 335.02 billion against 106.73 billion in Germany, a difference of 228.29 billion.
That makes China's figure about 3.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Germany ahead.
China ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 4th of 162 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Germany in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19.91 billion | 67.01 billion | 47.10 billion | Germany |
| 1990s | 27.55 billion | 55.41 billion | 27.86 billion | Germany |
| 2000s | 76.18 billion | 46.54 billion | 29.64 billion | China |
| 2010s | 187.96 billion | 48.83 billion | 139.14 billion | China |
| 2020s | 288.63 billion | 74.31 billion | 214.31 billion | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military spending sipri, China or Germany?
- China, at 335.02 billion against 106.73 billion in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military spending sipri between China and Germany?
- 228.29 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do China and Germany rank globally for military spending sipri?
- China ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 4th of 162 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Military spending sipri. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.