5 Countries With Highest Military Spending In The World

In this article, we are going to look at 5 countries with highest military spending in the world. If you want to read more about the countries with the highest military expenditures and check out our detailed analysis of the global defense industry, you can go to 20 Countries With Highest Military Spending In The World.

5. Saudi Arabia

Military Expenditure: $75.01 Billion

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East and it ranks among the top 5 countries with highest military spending in the world. Since the 1970s, Saudi Arabia has been in a conflict with Iran which fuels the need for a strong defense force. In 2022, Saudi Arabia’s military expenditure reached $75.01 billion.