Definition of Military Spending (% of GDP)

Military spending includes expenditure on peacekeeping, defense ministries, paramilitary forces, and military space activities. Also: military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions; operations and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid. Defense and current expenditure for past military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and weapon destruction, are not included.

Related Indicators

• Military Spending (% of Public Spending)
• Military Spending (USD)
• Government Spending (% of GDP)
• Percent Of World GDP
• GDP