In 20 14, China's GDP exceeded 60 trillion yuan for the first time, reaching 63,646.3 billion yuan. It increased by 7.4% year-on-year.

In 20 14, China's defense expenditure increased by 12.2%, reaching 808.23 billion yuan.

Therefore, in 20 14, China's defense expenditure accounted for 1.269% of the total GDP of that year.

In addition, the proportion of China's defense expenditure in the GDP of the same period in previous years is as follows:

20 1 1.23%，20 12， 1.25%，20 13， 1.26%。