🇵🇭 Philippines
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$4.0B
Rank #43 globally
% of GDP
0.9%
Rank #42 globally
Active Personnel
143,000
GDP
$435B
Philippines Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Philippines allocated $4.0B to defense, representing 0.9% of its $435 billion GDP. This places Philippines at rank #43 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #42 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Philippines maintains an active military force of 143,000 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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