🇵🇰 Pakistan
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$10.3B
Rank #25 globally
% of GDP
2.8%
Rank #12 globally
Active Personnel
654,000
GDP
$374B
Pakistan Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Pakistan allocated $10.3B to defense, representing 2.8% of its $374 billion GDP. This places Pakistan at rank #25 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #12 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Pakistan maintains an active military force of 654,000 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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