U.S. Defense Spending Relative to the G7
The U.S. has historically devoted a larger share of its economy to defense than other members of the G-7.
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The U.S. has historically devoted a larger share of its economy to defense than other members of the G-7.
Compensation and medical care make up about 40 percent of the defense budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0216_compensation_defense_budget
Defense spending is projected to stay below its historical share of GDP.
Spending on foreign affairs accounts for slightly more than 1 percent of total federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0239_foreign_affairs_spending
Defense spending covers a wide range of activities.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0314_defense_spending_categories
The composition of defense spending has changed over time.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0315_defense_spending_change
National security is both a vital priority and a significant part of the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/infographic-the-facts-about-us-defense-spending
The United States spent $766 billion on national defense during fiscal year (FY) 2022 according to the Office of Management and Budget, which amounted to 12 percent of federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-national-defense
“By any measure, the state of the Union’s fiscal outlook is unsustainable, and getting worse,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
The United States, by far, spends the greatest amount on military (in nominal terms) than any other country.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/why-defense-matters-for-deficit-reduction