
Trend in Defense Spending
Defense spending is projected to stay below its historical share of GDP.
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Defense spending is projected to stay below its historical share of GDP.
The U.S. has historically devoted a larger share of its economy to defense than other members of the G-7.
Spending on foreign affairs accounts for slightly more than 1% of total federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0239_foreign_affairs_spending
Compensation and medical care make up more than 40 percent of the defense budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0216_compensation_defense_budget
The United States spends more on defense than the next seven countries combined.