🇪🇸 Spain
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$20.3B
Rank #18 globally
% of GDP
1.3%
Rank #34 globally
Active Personnel
120,000
GDP
$1,580B
Spain Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Spain allocated $20.3B to defense, representing 1.3% of its $1,580 billion GDP. This places Spain at rank #18 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #34 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Spain maintains an active military force of 120,000 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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