Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Nuclear Weapon Spending Climbs 11% in 2024, Report Says
In 2024, countries with nuclear weapons spent more money on them than before.
They spent a total of $100.2 billion, which is $10 billion more than the year before.
The United States spent the most.
This money is used to make the weapons better and get more.
Experts say the spending is mainly due to ongoing contracts and development costs, not current threats.
Global nuclear weapon spending increased by 11% in 2024.
Total spending reached $100.2 billion, marking a $10 billion increase.
The U.S. saw the largest increase in spending, totaling $56.8 billion.
China spent $12.5 billion and Britain spent $10.4 billion.
Increased spending is related to modernizing and expanding nuclear arsenals.
- Who
- Nine nuclear-armed nations
- What
- Spending on nuclear weapons rose by 11% in 2024.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- To modernize and expand nuclear arsenals.
Nuclear Arms Spending
Long-term Costs
Driving Factors
Nuclear Arms Spending
Spending increases reflect security concerns related to the war in Ukraine and rising tensions.
Long-term Costs
Spending increases are driven by long-term contracts and development costs.
- Total Spending 2024
- $100.2 billion
- Spending Increase
- 11%
- Annual Increase
- $10 billion
- U.S. Spending
- $56.8 billion
- China Spending
- $12.5 billion
- Britain Spending
- $10.4 billion
