Belgium Military Expenditure
1.3%▲ +0.1%
Dec 2024 · Annual
Belgium's military expenditure stood at 1.28% of GDP in 2024, up from 1.18% in 2023. The figure remains well below the all-time high of 3.40% recorded in 1960 and above the record low of 0.89% in 2017. The series spans from 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3% | 1.2% | 3.4%Dec 1960 | 0.9%Dec 2017 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 106.3% | 103.9% | 138.9% | 76.8% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $8.6B | $7.6B | $8.6B | $383.2M | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure in Belgium averaged 1.3% from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 3.4% in Dec 1960 and a record low of 0.9% in Dec 2017. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure measures defense spending as a share of gross domestic product, expressed in USD terms at current prices. The indicator is reported annually, covering the period from 1960 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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