🇦🇺 Australia
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$32.3B
Rank #13 globally
% of GDP
1.9%
Rank #21 globally
Active Personnel
59,000
GDP
$1,680B
Australia Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Australia allocated $32.3B to defense, representing 1.9% of its $1,680 billion GDP. This places Australia at rank #13 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #21 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Australia maintains an active military force of 59,000 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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