Indicator	Value
Military expenditure (% GDP)	7.3 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]
Military expenditure	80,300,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]
Armed forces personnel	282,000 peopleWorld Bank WDI [2020]
Arms imports	1,110,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]
Arms exports	3,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2023]
Military & security forces	the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces (SAAF) are divided into two ministries:Ministry of Defense: Royal Saudi Land Forces, Royal Saudi Naval Forces (includes marines, special forces, naval aviation), Royal Saudi Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, Royal Saudi Strategic Missiles Force; Ministry of the National Guard: Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG)Other security forces include: Ministry of Interior: Facilities Security Forces, Public Security Forces (police), General Directorate of Border GuardState Security Presidency (SSP): General Directorate of Investigation (Mabahith), Special Security Forces, Special Emergency Forces (2025); note: note 1: the regular armed forces under the Ministry of Defense are responsible for external defense, although they can be called for domestic security duties if needed note 2: the SANG (also known as the White Army) is a land force comprised of tribal elements loyal to the House of Saud; it is responsible for internal security, protecting the royal family, guarding against military coups, defending strategic facilities and resources, and providing security for the cities of Mecca and Medina; it may also assist the regular armed forces in combat operationsnote 3: the SAAF includes the Saudi Royal Guard Command, a unit which provides security and protection to the ruling family and other dignitariesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Military service age & obligation	voluntary military service for men (17-40) and women (typically 21-40, although maximum age may vary by role); no conscription  (2025)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Arms imports (USD)	1,110,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]
Arms exports (USD)	3,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2023]
Military spending (% of GDP)	7.3 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]
Military spending (USD)	80,300,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]