Asked in a 2020 paperHard

According to the annual report of SIPRI released on Apr 27,2020 which country spent 8.8% of its GDP on military-the highest in the world?

Correct answer: C. Oman

  • A. China
  • B. India
  • C. Oman
  • D. Saudi Arabia

Explanation

SIPRI’s 2020 report identified Oman as having the world’s highest military expenditure as a share of GDP in 2019, at about 8.8%. Saudi Arabia spent more in absolute terms but had a lower reported GDP share.

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