🇷🇴 Romania
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$8.5B
Rank #31 globally
% of GDP
2.4%
Rank #14 globally
Active Personnel
73,000
GDP
$351B
Romania Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Romania allocated $8.5B to defense, representing 2.4% of its $351 billion GDP. This places Romania at rank #31 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #14 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Romania maintains an active military force of 73,000 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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