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1. Poland -

In 2024, Poland's defense spending as a share of its gross domestic product (GDP) was 4.12%, the highest of all NATO member states. That's equivalent to $34,975,000.

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2. Estonia -

Second on the table, Estonia's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 3.43%, or $1,437,000.

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3. United States -

The United States' defense expenditure as a percentage of its GDP in 2024 was 3.38%, or $967,707,000. While this figure places it third on the table, the US' overall contribution in monetary terms is by far the greatest of any NATO member.

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4. Latvia -

Latvia's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 3.15%, or $1,421,000, placing it fourth on the table.

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5. Greece -

Greece takes fifth place, its defense expenditure as a share of its GDP leveling at 3.08%, or $7,684,000.

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6. Lithuania -

Lithuania's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.85%, or $2,300,000. That puts it at sixth place on the table.

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7. Finland -

A recent addition to the alliance, joining in April 2023, Finland's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.41%, or $7,308,000, putting it in seventh place.

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8. Denmark -

In eight place on the table is Denmark. The country's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.37%, or $9,940,000.

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9. United Kingdom -

Ninth on the table is the United Kingdom. Its defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.33%, or $82,000,000.

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10. Romania -

In 10th place is Romania. In 2024, the country's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.25%, or $8,644,000.

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11. North Macedonia -

North Macedonia's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.22%, or $353,000. That figure puts it 11th on the table.

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12. Norway -

Norway's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.2%, or $10,606,000. Norway lies 12th on the table.

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13. Bulgaria -

Bulgaria's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.18%, or $2,325,000, placing the country 13th on the table.

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14. Sweden -

At position 14 on the table is Sweden, another new member of the alliance.  Its defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.14%, or $13,428,000. 

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15. Germany -

Germany's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.12%, or $97,686,000. That puts it in 15th place.

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16. Hungary -

At number 16 is Hungary. Its defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.11%, or $4,889,000.

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17. Czech Republic -

The Czech Republic's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.1%, or $6,834,000. This figure puts it at 17th on the table.

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18. Turkey -

Turkey's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.09%, or $22,776,000. The country lies 18th on the table.

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19. France -

In 19th place is France. Its defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.06%, or $64,271,000.

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20. Albania -

In 20th place is Albania. In 2024, its defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.03%, or $516,000.

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21. Montenegro -

Montenegro's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 2.02%, or $162,000. That puts in 21st place on the table.

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22. Slovakia -

At position 22 on the table is Slovakia. Its defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 1.99%, or $2,841,000.

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23. Netherlands -

In 23rd place is the Netherlands. Its defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 1.85%, or $21,460,000.

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24. Croatia -

Croatia's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 1.81%, or $1,624,000, to put it at number 24 on the table.

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25. Portugal -

Portugal's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 1.55%, or $4,627,000. The country lies in 25th place on the table.

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26. Italy -

Italy's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 1.49%, or $34,462,000. It's placed 26th on the table.

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27. Canada -

In 27th place is Canada. Its defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 1.37%, or $30,495,000.

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28. Belgium -

Belgium, where the alliance is headquartered, is in 28th place. Its NATO defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 1.3%, or $8,519,000.

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29. Luxembourg -

Luxembourg's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 1.29%, or $785,000, to place it 29th on the table.

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30. Slovenia -

Slovenia's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 1.29%, or $949,000. It's at 30 on the table.

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31. Spain -

Spain's defense expenditure as a share of its GDP was 1.28%, or $21,269,000, to place it 31st on the table.

Sources: (Statista) (Al Jazeera) (BBC) (NATO) 

See also: What you might not know about NATO

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