Military expenditure of the UK 2000-2019 | Statista

This statistic illustrates the military expenditure of the United Kingdom (UK) from 2000 to 2019. From 2000 to 2011, the military expenditure of the UK rose steadily, increasing by approximately 53 percent, from 23.2 billion British pounds to its peak, at over 37.6 billion British pounds. From 2012 onwards, military expenditure has fluctuated. In 2019, UK's military expenditure amounted to roughly 38 billion British pounds.

Military expenditure of the United Kingdom (UK) from 2000 to 2019 (in million GBP)

Characteristic	Expenditure in million GBP
2019	38,093.25
2018	37,399.5
2017	36,209.5
2016	35,663.75
2015	35,255.25
2014	35,941.75
2013	36,372.25
2012	37,030.5
2011	37,617.25
2010	37,590
2009	37,176.5
2008	35,694.75
2007	32,978
2006	31,241.25
2005	30,333.25
2004	29,477.5
2003	28,751.25
2002	26,461.75
2001	24,543.5
2000	23,301

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April 2020

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United Kingdom

Survey time period

2000 to 2019

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* Figures are in local currency at current prices and are for calendar years.
All figures were restated based on latest report.

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