Algeria Continues to Lead Africa in Arms Spending, Morocco in Second Place

In 2025, Algeria's military spending reached $25.4 billion, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. Morocco, in second place, saw its military spending rise by 6.6%. The long-standing tensions between the two countries are cited as a reason for this increase in spending. The United States, with $954 billion, remains the top country in military spending globally.