🇩🇰 Denmark
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$8.1B
Rank #32 globally
% of GDP
2.0%
Rank #19 globally
Active Personnel
17,000
GDP
$400B
Denmark Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Denmark allocated $8.1B to defense, representing 2.0% of its $400 billion GDP. This places Denmark at rank #32 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #19 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Denmark maintains an active military force of 17,000 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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