Military Spending in Philippines
Our latest data shows that Philippines spent $2,815,000,000 on their military in 2012 which amounted to 1.2% of the country's GDP that year. Check out the chart below for more Philippine military budget data. We can only publish the past 12 years, but SIPRI has data as far back as 1988 on their site.
Total Spent: $29,619,000,000 (Last 12 years)
| Year | Dollars Spent | % GDP |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | $2,062,000,000 | 1.5% |
| 2002 | $2,171,000,000 | 1.5% |
| 2003 | $2,419,000,000 | 1.6% |
| 2004 | $2,279,000,000 | 1.4% |
| 2005 | $2,322,000,000 | 1.3% |
| 2006 | $2,401,000,000 | 1.3% |
| Year | Dollars Spent | % GDP |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $2,630,000,000 | 1.3% |
| 2008 | $2,630,000,000 | 1.3% |
| 2009 | $2,532,000,000 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | $2,657,000,000 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | $2,701,000,000 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | $2,815,000,000 | 1.2% |
Note on Data: Constant (2011) US Dollars are used. For more information about this data visit SIPRI.org.
SIPRI Footnote: The figures for the Philippines are slightly overstated as they include spending on Veterans Affairs. Up to 2010 these amounted to around 1b. pesos or less, but in 2011 and 2012 this increased to 13.9b. and 8.3b. pesos respectively.
Other Countries in the Region
Thailand$5,334 Million (2012)
East Timor$34 Million (2012)
Australia$25,555 Million (2012)
India$48,255 Million (2012)
Kazakhstan$2,355 Million (2012)
LaosNo Data (2012)
Philippines$2,815 Million (2012)
Japan$59,242 Million (2012)
Philippines' Military Branches
Army, Navy (includes Marine Corps), Air Force.
Military Service Age in Philippines
17-23 years of age (officers 20-24) for voluntary military service; no conscription; applicants must be single male or female Philippine citizens with either 72 college credit hours (enlisted) or a baccalaureate degree (officers).