🇮🇶 Iraq
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$8.7B
Rank #30 globally
% of GDP
3.3%
Rank #9 globally
Active Personnel
193,000
GDP
$267B
Iraq Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Iraq allocated $8.7B to defense, representing 3.3% of its $267 billion GDP. This places Iraq at rank #30 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #9 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Iraq maintains an active military force of 193,000 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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