World military spending

World military spending in 2005 reached $1.12 trillion with the U.S. accounting for almost half.  NATO allies make up another 23% of spending, while Japan, S. Korea and Australia make up another 7% (included in the rest of the world slice).  While accurate data for 2005 is not available for some of the countries labeled as the 'axis of evil' by the administration, it is likely that these countries - Cuba, Iran, Libya, N. Korea, Sudan and Syria make up only around 1% of world military spending.

Source: The figures, compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute are compared in constant ($2003) prices and market exchange rates.

i dont understand the

i dont understand the process of the graphs why is nato allies percentage less then the rest of the world and the united states i just dont understand i was wonderin if you could help me to understand and explain it to me and what are the percentage for the 2008 year?

NATO allies

The reason the NATO allies slice is smaller is because it highlights allies outside of the United States. The point is to show that our allies spend a lot, too. If the U.S. were included it would say 'NATO' rather than NATO allies.

Dan Mcleod

National Priorities Project

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militarism globally

And how much of this is powered by or directed at seizing petroleum? Ghastly.