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global gross domestic product (GDP)
Coverage of global gross domestic product (GDP) in the Nexus archive.
- Global military spending hits record high
Global military spending reached a record $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of growth, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The increase reflects rising expenditures as a share of global GDP allocated to armed forces.