Defense Spending per Capita by Country (Asia)
Israel spends the most on defense per capita in Asia — $4,526, ahead of Qatar ($3,653) and Singapore ($2,864). All 45 countries ranked with the latest available data.
Top 15 Countries
| # | Country | Budget/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇮🇱 Israel | $4,526 |
| 2 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | $3,653 |
| 3 | 🇸🇬 Singapore | $2,864 |
| 4 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2,449 |
| 5 | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2,175 |
| 6 | 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1,780 |
| 7 | 🇧🇳 Brunei | $1,255 |
| 8 | 🇴🇲 Oman | $1,192 |
| 9 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | $829 |
| 10 | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | $772 |
| 11 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $769 |
| 12 | 🇦🇲 Armenia | $480 |
| 13 | 🇯🇵 Japan | $450 |
| 14 | 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | $370 |
| 15 | 🇹🇷 Turkey | $362 |
Top 15 of 45 ranked countries
Statistic
About this Ranking
Defense spending per capita shows how much each citizen effectively contributes to national defense. Wealthy nations with small populations, such as Gulf states and Nordic countries, often rank highest on this metric. It reveals the individual burden of military spending and highlights nations that prioritize defense relative to their population size.
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