🇯🇵 Japan
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$50.2B
Rank #9 globally
% of GDP
1.2%
Rank #37 globally
Active Personnel
247,150
GDP
$4,230B
Japan Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Japan allocated $50.2B to defense, representing 1.2% of its $4,230 billion GDP. This places Japan at rank #9 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #37 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Japan maintains an active military force of 247,150 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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