India-Pakistan Defence Budget

India’s defense spending: $86.1 Billion in 2024

Pakistan’s: $10.2 Billion

That’s an 8.4x gap, and it’s growing steadily.

In the last 20 years:

• 🇮🇳 India’s defence budget CAGR: 7.18%
• 🇵🇰 Pakistan’s defence budget CAGR: 4.29%

🧠 Per capita spend in 2024:

• India: $59.6
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• Pakistan: $40.8

“India’s defence budget has more than tripled in the last 15 years.

But how much of that translates into actual power?”

“Should India be spending more on weapons or welfare? What’s your take?”