Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Global Nuclear Weapon Spending Exceeds $100 Billion in 2024
Imagine a lot of money being spent on super powerful bombs.
In 2024, countries around the world spent over $100 billion on these weapons.
The United States spent the most, more than anyone else.
Other countries, like China and the UK, also spent a lot.
The UK increased its spending the most compared to last year.
This spending is like $190,151 every minute, which is a huge amount of money.
Global spending on nuclear weapons surpassed $100 billion in 2024.
The United States led in spending, contributing $56.8 billion.
The UK's nuclear spending increased by 26% year-over-year.
China spent $12.5 billion on nuclear weapons.
Global spending equates to approximately $190,151 per minute.
- Who
- Countries with nuclear weapons
- What
- Global spending on nuclear weapons hit over $100 billion.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Global
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Global Spending
- $100+ billion
- Year-over-year increase
- 11%
- Spending per minute
- $190,151
- Top spender
- United States ($56.8 billion)
- Second top spender
- China ($12.5 billion)
- UK spending
- $10.4 billion
- UK increase
- 26%