🇳🇱 Netherlands
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$18.5B
Rank #20 globally
% of GDP
1.7%
Rank #23 globally
Active Personnel
42,000
GDP
$1,090B
Netherlands Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Netherlands allocated $18.5B to defense, representing 1.7% of its $1,090 billion GDP. This places Netherlands at rank #20 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #23 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Netherlands maintains an active military force of 42,000 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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