Netherlands Military Expenditure
1.9%▲ +0.5%
Dec 2024 · Annual
Netherlands military expenditure rose to 1.92% of GDP in 2024 from 1.44% in 2023. The latest figure remains well below the all-time high of 4.12% recorded in 1962, but above the record low of 1.12% in 2015. The series spans from 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9% | 1.4% | 4.1%Dec 1962 | 1.1%Dec 2015 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 43.3% | 43.7% | 76.7% | 42.7% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $23.2B | $16.6B | $23.2B | $454.7M | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure in Netherlands averaged 1.5% from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 4.1% in Dec 1962 and a record low of 1.1% in Dec 2015. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure measures the share of gross domestic product allocated to military spending. It is expressed as a percentage of GDP and reported annually. The data series covers 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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