South Korea government statistics
Military, institutions for South Korea: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | South Korea | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | $47.8B | 2025 | #13 of 163 | 1.7% of world |
| Military spending, % of GDP | 2.6% | 2025 | #42 of 162 | 2.5% |
| Armed forces personnel | 569K | 2020 | #11 of 170 | 2.1% of world |
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