Czechia spent 2.09 percent of GDP on defense in 2024

The Czech Republic has fulfilled its commitment to spend 2 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense in 2024. The Defense Ministry said it spent CZK 166.8 billion on defense last year, which is 2.09 percent of GDP, according to the November macroeconomic forecast. NATO requires member states to commit at least 2% of their GDP to defense in order to maintain readiness and collective security. Czechia, which joined the alliance in 1999, had previously not been able to meet that target.