The top 5 countries with the highest military expenditure for 2008 by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute:
| Rank | Country | Spending / Billion $ | World Share % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States of America |
$607.0 | 41.5% |
| 2 |  China |
$84.9 | 5.8% |
| 3 |  France |
$65.7 | 4.5% |
| 4 |  United Kingdom |
$65.3 | 4.5% |
| 5 |  Russia |
$58.6 | 4.0% |
Also:
6. 
Germany = $46 Billion
7. 
Japan = $46.3 Billion
8. 
Italy = $40.6 Billion
9. 
Saudi Arabia = $38.2 Billion
10. 
India = $30 Billion