The United States and Germany each contributed 15.8% of NATO’s annual common budget in 2024, the largest shares, followed by the UK and France at 10% each. NATO’s total common funding for 2024 was approximately $4.1 billion, which covers civilian and military infrastructure, operations, and joint systems.
The U.S. spends far more than any other NATO nation on defense. NATO alliance has 32 member countries with a total combined population of approximately 980 million people. The United States has a population of 340 million, and the non-US NATO members comprise a population of over 640 million people.
The United States and Germany each contributed 15.8% of NATO’s annual common budget in 2024, the largest shares, followed by the UK and France at 10% each. NATO’s total common funding for 2024 was approximately $4.1 billion, which covers civilian and military infrastructure, operations, and joint systems.
The U.S. spends far more than any other NATO nation on defense. NATO alliance has 32 member countries with a total combined population of approximately 980 million people. The United States has a population of 340 million, and the non-US NATO members comprise a population of over 640 million people.