NATO by the numbers ahead of Ankara summit
As NATO heads toward its 36th summit in Ankara on July 7–8, the world's most powerful military alliance presents a striking set of numbers ⤵️
• With 3.3 million active personnel, a $1.6 T combined budget, 32-nation alliance commands 55% of global military spending
• Backed by a combined GDP of $58T, the alliance protects a total population of nearly 1B across continentsAya Higuchi
25 June 2026•Update: 25 June 2026
