🇻🇳 Vietnam
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$4.2B
Rank #41 globally
% of GDP
1.0%
Rank #41 globally
Active Personnel
482,000
GDP
$430B
Vietnam Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Vietnam allocated $4.2B to defense, representing 1.0% of its $430 billion GDP. This places Vietnam at rank #41 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #41 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Vietnam maintains an active military force of 482,000 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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