Netherlands Military Expenditure (USD)
$23.2B▲ +$6.6B
Dec 2024 · Annual
Military expenditure in the Netherlands rose to 23.18 billion USD in 2024 from 16.62 billion USD in 2023. The figure marks an all-time high for the series, which dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.2B | $16.6B | $23.2BDec 2024 | $454.7MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Expenditure | 1.9% | 1.4% | 4.1% | 1.1% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP | $1.33T | $1.21T | $1.33T | $13.3B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure (USD) in Netherlands averaged $10.0B from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of $23.2B in Dec 2024 and a record low of $454.7M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure measures annual spending on armed forces, defense ministries, and related activities in current USD. The data is reported annually and covers the period from 1960 onward.
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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