# **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 **Iraq's military expenditure** over a period of **nineteen years**, from **2004 to 2022**, with values represented in **current U.S. dollars**.