🇲🇾 Malaysia
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$4.8B
Rank #38 globally
% of GDP
1.1%
Rank #39 globally
Active Personnel
113,000
GDP
$430B
Malaysia Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Malaysia allocated $4.8B to defense, representing 1.1% of its $430 billion GDP. This places Malaysia at rank #38 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #39 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Malaysia maintains an active military force of 113,000 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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