Belgium Military Expenditure (USD)
$8.6B▲ +$932.1M
Dec 2024 · Annual
Belgium's military expenditure reached 8.56 billion USD in 2024, up from 7.63 billion USD in 2023. This is the highest level on record, surpassing all previous values since data collection began in 1960, when the low was 383 million USD.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.6B | $7.6B | $8.6BDec 2024 | $383.2MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Expenditure | 1.3% | 1.2% | 3.4% | 0.9% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP | $725.5B | $671.0B | $725.5B | $11.8B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure (USD) in Belgium averaged $4.8B from 1990 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of $8.6B in Dec 2024 and a record low of $383.2M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
This indicator measures annual military expenditure by Belgium in current US dollars, without adjustment for inflation or purchasing power parity. Data are reported on a calendar-year basis. The series spans from 1960 to the present, providing a long-term view of defense spending trends.
Source & methodology
World Bank · World Bank World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)
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