Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.82%−0.10% (-5.3%)
Year 2025Rank #66 GlobalPeak 4.12% (1962)Source World Bank
Netherlands Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Netherlands's military spending stood at 1.82% in 2025, a decline of +0.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.82% by 2025. Netherlands ranked 66th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netherlands's military spending?▾
Netherlands's military spending was 1.82% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Netherlands?▾
Netherlands's military spending peaked at 4.12% in 1962.
What was the lowest military spending in Netherlands?▾
The lowest military spending in Netherlands was 1.12% in 2015.
How does Netherlands rank in military spending?▾
Netherlands ranks 66th globally in military spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for military spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected military spending of Netherlands in 2025?▾
Netherlands's military spending is projected to reach 1.82% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Netherlands in 2025?▾
The military spending of Netherlands in 2025 was 1.82%. This ranks 66th in the world.
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Netherlands Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/netherlands/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_military-spending,
title = {Netherlands Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}