How does the Philippines compare in the region in terms of military expenditure as share of GDP?

The Philippines’ military expenditure as share of gross domestic product (GDP) reached 1.4% in 2023, the ninth highest in the region, according to the Contemporary Trends in Militarization report by nonprofit think tank Institute for Economics & Peace. The Philippines also reported the lowest armed forces rate among its neighbors with only 125.7 military personnel per 100,000 people.