US Military Spending: 2021
$906.6B
906.6 billion in constant 2023 US dollars (SIPRI)
$906.6B
Total Budget
3.5%
% of GDP
Biden
President
War on Terror
Active War
📊 Compared to 2020
▼ 1.1%Decrease of $9.8B from $916.4B
💰 What $907B Could Have Bought Instead
Teachers' salaries (avg $65K)13,947,600
Affordable homes built3,626,376
Full college scholarships18,131,880
Years of healthcare for families32,378,357
Clean water systems for towns906,594
🏛️ Historical Context
In 2021, under President Biden, the United States spent approximately $906.6 billion on its military, representing 3.5% of GDP. The War on Terror was actively underway, driving elevated defense expenditures.