GeopoliticsNov 26, 2023
The World's 10 Largest Weapons Exporters ⚔️
What we’re showing
The top 10 countries by share of global arms exports.
Context
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to grow his country into the world’s fourth largest arms exporter by 2027.
If the country can continue its strong momentum, it will likely surpass European nations such as Germany and the UK, which have both seen their share of exports decline in recent years.
Dataset
Country | Share of global arms exports, 2018-2022 (%) | % change from 2013-17 to 2018-22 |
---|---|---|
US | 40 | 14 |
Russia | 16 | -31 |
France | 11 | 44 |
China | 5 | -23 |
Germany | 4 | -35 |
Italy | 4 | 45 |
UK | 3 | -35 |
Spain | 3 | -4 |
South Korea | 2 | 74 |
Israel | 2 | -15 |
Rest of World | 9 |
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