# Military expenditure (Current US$)
The indicator **"Military expenditure (Current US$)"** represents the **total amount** that a country allocates to its military forces over a **specific period**. This expenditure includes costs associated with **defense ministries**, **peacekeeping forces**, and **other government agencies involved in defense-related activities**.
It encompasses various components such as:
- **personnel costs** (both **military and civilian**, including **pensions and social services**)
- **operations and maintenance**
- **equipment procurement**
- **research and development** in the defense sector
The chart illustrates **Poland**'s **military expenditure** over a period of **twenty-three years**, from **2000 to 2022**, with values represented in **current U.S. dollars**.