Indonesia's Military Spending Ratio is Relatively Low in Southeast Asia

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Adi Ahdiat 28/12/2023 13:40 WIB

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According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Indonesia's military expenditure in 2022 was only 0.7% of its GDP, relatively low for Southeast Asia.

Military Spending as a Percentage of GDP in Southeast Asian Countries (2022)

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Military Spending as a Percentage of GDP in Southeast Asian Countries (2022)

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Referring to the World Bank's definition, the ratio of military expenditure to gross domestic product (GDP) is a rough indicator of how much of a country's resources are used for military activities.

According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in 2022 Indonesia's military expenditure ratio was only 0.7% of GDP, relatively low in Southeast Asia.

SIPRI noted that in 2022, Myanmar's military expenditure ratio to its GDP reached 3%, the highest in the region.

The military expenditure ratios of Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, and Cambodia were in the range of 2%. Meanwhile, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and the Philippines were in the 1% range.

The only Southeast Asian countries with military expenditure ratios of less than 1% were Malaysia and Indonesia, while Laos and Vietnam were not recorded in the SIPRI database.

However, according to the World Bank, this expenditure ratio does not necessarily reflect a country's military capabilities or defense strength.

The World Bank assesses that defense strength is also influenced by various other factors, such as the extent of a country's border that needs to be protected, the quality of relations with neighboring countries, and the role of the military in national political institutions.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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