🇨🇴 Colombia
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$9.8B
Rank #26 globally
% of GDP
2.7%
Rank #13 globally
Active Personnel
295,000
GDP
$363B
Colombia Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Colombia allocated $9.8B to defense, representing 2.7% of its $363 billion GDP. This places Colombia at rank #26 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #13 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Colombia maintains an active military force of 295,000 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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