Military spending sipri in Japan
Japan: Military spending sipri was 59.49 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
59.49 billion
Change on year
up 9.7%
World rank
10th
of 162 countries
All-time high
59.49 billion
in 2025
All-time low
6.30 billion
in 1952
Years of data
74
1952–2025
Military spending sipri in Japan, 1952–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending sipri in Japan is 59.49 billion, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 9.7% on the previous year and up 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Japan peaked at 59.49 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.30 billion, in 1952.
Japan ranks 10th of 162 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending sipri in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 6.30 billion | — |
| 1953 | 6.55 billion | +3.9% |
| 1954 | 7.38 billion | +12.7% |
| 1955 | 7.66 billion | +3.9% |
| 1956 | 7.16 billion | -6.5% |
| 1957 | 6.85 billion | -4.3% |
| 1958 | 7.00 billion | +2.1% |
| 1959 | 6.99 billion | -0.1% |
| 1960 | 7.00 billion | +0.1% |
| 1961 | 6.80 billion | -2.8% |
| 1962 | 6.97 billion | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 7.57 billion | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 8.31 billion | +9.8% |
| 1965 | 8.92 billion | +7.3% |
| 1966 | 9.64 billion | +8.0% |
| 1967 | 10.33 billion | +7.2% |
| 1968 | 11.02 billion | +6.7% |
| 1969 | 11.97 billion | +8.6% |
| 1970 | 13.12 billion | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 14.46 billion | +10.3% |
| 1972 | 16.15 billion | +11.6% |
| 1973 | 17.04 billion | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 17.46 billion | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 18.17 billion | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 18.33 billion | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 18.86 billion | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 19.95 billion | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 21.23 billion | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 21.57 billion | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 22.34 billion | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 23.07 billion | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 24.22 billion | +4.9% |
| 1984 | 25.32 billion | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 26.68 billion | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 27.85 billion | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 29.01 billion | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 30.47 billion | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 31.79 billion | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 33.35 billion | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 34.19 billion | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 34.70 billion | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 34.56 billion | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 34.55 billion | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 35.12 billion | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 35.76 billion | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 36.07 billion | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 36.11 billion | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 35.92 billion | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 36.11 billion | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 36.74 billion | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 36.92 billion | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 36.97 billion | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 36.82 billion | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 36.76 billion | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 36.29 billion | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 35.81 billion | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 35.47 billion | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 36.13 billion | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 36.26 billion | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 36.75 billion | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 36.31 billion | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 36.16 billion | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 36.55 billion | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 37.19 billion | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 36.97 billion | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 36.72 billion | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 38.57 billion | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 39.67 billion | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 39.33 billion | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 42.28 billion | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 39.77 billion | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 45.86 billion | +15.3% |
| 2024 | 54.25 billion | +18.3% |
| 2025 | 59.49 billion | +9.7% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 59.49 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.82 billion, 8.7× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Japan's 59.49 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.65 billion, 12.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.99 billion | 6.30 billion | 7.66 billion | 8 |
| 1960s | 8.85 billion | 6.80 billion | 11.97 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.47 billion | 13.12 billion | 21.23 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.23 billion | 21.57 billion | 31.79 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.03 billion | 33.35 billion | 36.11 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.40 billion | 35.47 billion | 36.97 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.11 billion | 36.16 billion | 39.67 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.83 billion | 39.33 billion | 59.49 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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- 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 sipri in Japan?
- Military spending sipri in Japan was 59.49 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 59.49 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.30 billion in 1952.
- How does Japan rank for military spending sipri?
- Japan ranks 10th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending sipri. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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