🇫🇷 France
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$61.3B
Rank #8 globally
% of GDP
2.0%
Rank #20 globally
Active Personnel
203,750
GDP
$3,050B
France Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, France allocated $61.3B to defense, representing 2.0% of its $3,050 billion GDP. This places France at rank #8 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #20 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
France maintains an active military force of 203,750 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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