🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$75.8B
Rank #5 globally
% of GDP
7.1%
Rank #3 globally
Active Personnel
257,000
GDP
$1,069B
Saudi Arabia Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Saudi Arabia allocated $75.8B to defense, representing 7.1% of its $1,069 billion GDP. This places Saudi Arabia at rank #5 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #3 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Saudi Arabia maintains an active military force of 257,000 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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