🇵🇹 Portugal
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$4.4B
Rank #40 globally
% of GDP
1.5%
Rank #29 globally
Active Personnel
27,250
GDP
$287B
Portugal Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Portugal allocated $4.4B to defense, representing 1.5% of its $287 billion GDP. This places Portugal at rank #40 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #29 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Portugal maintains an active military force of 27,250 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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