🇺🇸 United States
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$886.0B
Rank #1 globally
% of GDP
3.5%
Rank #7 globally
Active Personnel
1,388,000
GDP
$25,460B
United States Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, United States allocated $886.0B to defense, representing 3.5% of its $25,460 billion GDP. This places United States at rank #1 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #7 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
United States maintains an active military force of 1,388,000 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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