🇸🇬 Singapore
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$16.1B
Rank #23 globally
% of GDP
3.1%
Rank #10 globally
Active Personnel
51,000
GDP
$515B
Singapore Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Singapore allocated $16.1B to defense, representing 3.1% of its $515 billion GDP. This places Singapore at rank #23 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #10 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Singapore maintains an active military force of 51,000 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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