🇳🇬 Nigeria
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$3.2B
Rank #44 globally
% of GDP
0.7%
Rank #44 globally
Active Personnel
223,000
GDP
$477B
Nigeria Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Nigeria allocated $3.2B to defense, representing 0.7% of its $477 billion GDP. This places Nigeria at rank #44 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #44 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Nigeria maintains an active military force of 223,000 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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