Exhibit 343

Historical Tables, Table 6.1 Composition of Outlays 1940-2031 (FY2027 edition)

Exhibit 343 · Budget data table

Historical Tables, Table 6.1 Composition of Outlays 1940-2031 (FY2027 edition)

National defense outlays as a percentage of GDP: 9.0 (1960), 5.5 (1989), 3.0 (2025); constant FY2017 dollars 416.0, 595.6 and 697.2 billion.

Source: Office of Management and Budget
Date: April 2026
Grade: Primary record
Document: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hist06z1_fy2027.xlsx
Accessed: 2026-11-09
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Finding DEF-1.2: Primary record National defense outlays fell from 9.0 percent of GDP in 1960 to 5.5 percent in 1989 and 3.0 percent in 2025. In constant FY2017 dollars they rose from $416.0 billion in 1960 to $595.6 billion in 1989 and $697.2 billion in 2025.