🇧🇪 Belgium
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$7.1B
Rank #34 globally
% of GDP
1.1%
Rank #38 globally
Active Personnel
26,000
GDP
$624B
Belgium Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Belgium allocated $7.1B to defense, representing 1.1% of its $624 billion GDP. This places Belgium at rank #34 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #38 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Belgium maintains an active military force of 26,000 personnel. Defense expenditure covers a range of capabilities including personnel costs, equipment procurement, research and development, and operational readiness across land, sea, air, and cyber domains.
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