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Definition: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
Description: The map displayed here shows how Military expenditures - percent of GDP varies by country. The shade of the country corresponds to the magnitude of the indicator. The darker the shade, the higher the value.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2020
| Country | Military expenditures - percent of GDP | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | 9 | 2019 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8 | 2019 |
| Algeria | 6 | 2019 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6 | 2016 |
| Kuwait | 6 | 2019 |
| Israel | 5 | 2019 |
| Armenia | 5 | 2019 |
| Jordan | 5 | 2019 |
| Lebanon | 4 | 2019 |
| Azerbaijan | 4 | 2019 |
