Military spending, per unit of GDP in Japan
Japan: Military spending, per unit of GDP was 0.0134 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.0134 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
94th
of 160 countries
All-time high
0.1446 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0.0057 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 2012
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Military spending, per unit of GDP in Japan, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending, per unit of gdp in Japan stood at 0.0134 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 63.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per unit of gdp in Japan peaked at 0.1446 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.0057 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, in 2012.
Japan ranks 94th of 160 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per unit of GDP in Japan, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.1446 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.1164 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -19.5% |
| 1962 | 0.105 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1963 | 0.0997 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1964 | 0.0931 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1965 | 0.0898 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1966 | 0.0835 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1967 | 0.0764 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1968 | 0.0688 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1969 | 0.0636 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1970 | 0.0591 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1971 | 0.0577 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 0.0487 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 1973 | 0.0378 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -22.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0349 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1975 | 0.0334 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 0.03 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1977 | 0.0251 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -16.4% |
| 1978 | 0.0189 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -24.7% |
| 1979 | 0.0193 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 0.0187 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0176 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1982 | 0.0195 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 1983 | 0.0187 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 0.0184 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1985 | 0.0183 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 0.0129 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -29.7% |
| 1987 | 0.011 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 1988 | 0.0095 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 1989 | 0.01 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0103 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0092 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1992 | 0.0085 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0075 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 1994 | 0.0068 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1995 | 0.0062 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0071 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +14.4% |
| 1997 | 0.0079 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 1998 | 0.0087 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 0.0077 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
| 2000 | 0.0072 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 0.0083 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +15.6% |
| 2002 | 0.0087 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 0.0081 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0075 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 0.0075 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 0.0078 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 0.0077 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0069 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 2009 | 0.0068 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 0.0062 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 0.0059 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 0.0057 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0069 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +19.6% |
| 2014 | 0.0073 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 0.0082 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0072 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0073 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 0.0075 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0076 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 0.0076 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0081 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 0.0089 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 0.0105 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +17.0% |
| 2024 | 0.0129 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +23.8% |
| 2025 | 0.0134 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 0.0134 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0197 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, 68% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Japan's 0.0134 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.0134 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0941 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0636 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1446 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0365 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0189 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0591 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0155 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0095 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0195 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.008 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0062 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0103 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0076 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0068 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0087 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.007 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0057 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0082 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0102 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0076 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0134 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 91 Senegal 0.0144 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 92 Slovenia 0.0144 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 93 Cambodia 0.014 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 95 El Salvador 0.0133 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 96 Fiji 0.0131 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 97 Philippines 0.0129 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
More reference data data for Japan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per unit of gdp in Japan?
- Military spending, per unit of gdp in Japan was 0.0134 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1446 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest military spending, per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0057 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2012.
- How does Japan rank for military spending, per unit of gdp?
- Japan ranks 94th out of 160 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Military spending divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Military spending Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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Military spending divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.