Poland Military Expenditure (USD)
$38.0B▲ +$11.7B
Dec 2024 · Annual
Poland's military expenditure reached $38.0 billion in 2024, up from $26.3 billion in 2023. This marks an all-time high, surpassing the previous record set in the same period. The series, which dates back to 1960, has grown substantially from its low of $1.5 billion in 1989.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38.0B | $26.3B | $38.0BDec 2024 | $1.5BDec 1989 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Expenditure | 4.2% | 3.3% | 4.2% | 1.7% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP | $1.04T | $917.8B | $1.04T | $66.0B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure (USD) in Poland averaged $8.3B from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of $38.0B in Dec 2024 and a record low of $1.5B in Dec 1989. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure in current USD measures the annual defense spending of Poland, encompassing personnel, equipment, and operations. The data are reported annually and the series extends from 1960 to the latest available period.
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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