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Military Stats: compare key data on Germany & Japan

Definitions

  • Air force > Combat aircraft: Number of fighter aircrafts (fixed wing aircrafts with combat capability).
  • Armed forces personnel: Total armed forces (2000)
  • Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
  • Budget: Annual defense budget in billion USD.
  • Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is comprised of 22 indicators in the three categories ongoing domestic or international conflicts; societal safety; and security and militarization. A low index value indicates a peaceful and safe country.
  • Military expenditures: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
  • Military service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
  • Navy > Aircraft carriers: Number of aircraft carriers.
  • Navy > Corvette warships: Number of corvettes.
  • Navy > Nuclear submarines: Number of nuclear submarines.
  • Navy > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
  • Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.

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  • Personnel > Per capita: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
  • War deaths: Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Typically, battle-related deaths occur in warfare involving the armed forces of the warring parties. This includes traditional battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities, and all kinds of bombardments of military units, cities, and villages, etc. The targets are usually the military itself and its installations or state institutions and state representatives, but there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in crossfire, in indiscriminate bombings, etc. All deaths--military as well as civilian--incurred in such situations, are counted as battle-related deaths."
  • Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
  • Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
  • Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
  • Personnel: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.
  • Navy > Frigates: Number of frigates.
  • Navy > Destroyers: Number of destroyers.
  • Navy > Cruisers: Number of cruisers.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Branches: The names of the ground, naval, air, marine, and other defense or security forces
  • Military expenditure > Current LCU: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilisation, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)"
  • Air force > Aircraft carriers > Total: Total amount of aircraft carriers possessed by each country. 
  • Manpower reaching military age annually > Males: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies
  • Armed forces personnel per 1000: Total armed forces (2000). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
  • Army > United States army deployments: Army.

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  • Personnel per 1000: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Expenditure > Current LCU: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • Nuclear weapons > Non-Proliferation treaty sign date: Signed.

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  • Conscription: A description of the status of conscription in the nation in 1997.
  • Air force > United States air force deployments: USAF.

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  • Armed forces growth: Growth in the number of armed forces personnel from 1985 (index = 100) to 2000. 100 means no growth, 50 means it halved and 200 means it doubled.
  • Imports > USD: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services."
  • Defence spending > Percent of GDP: Defense expenditure as percentage of GDP. Figures are for the year 2010.
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Military expenditures > Percent of GDP: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product
  • Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths: Amount of citizens from each country who were killed in the 2002 Bali bombings. In all, 202 people were killed.
  • Weapon holdings per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Military spending > 2009 > USD billions: Defense expenditure of some countries in the year 2010.
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
  • Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
  • Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths per million people: Amount of citizens from each country who were killed in the 2002 Bali bombings. In all, 202 people were killed. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
  • Navy > United States navy deployments: Navy.

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  • Manpower > Military age: The minimum age at which an individual may volunteer for military service or be subject to conscription.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
  • Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Aid to Afghanistan > Total development aid > Estimates: Estimates of total development aid to Afghanistan over a four year period, in USD. Does not include charitable donations or other non-governmental donations. NOTE: The European Community is estimated to have given over $114 billion over the past four years. Other donations include the UN Development Programme pledging $7,268,507,000; Microsoft pledging $65,000,000; and $47,000,000.
  • Employment in arms > Production per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • United States marine deployments: USMC.

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  • Aid to Afghanistan > Gross disbursements as a percent of ODA: Percent of all gross disbursments of official development aid which goes to Afghanistan, 2003-2004. NOTE: The total percent to Afghanistan from all donor countries is 1.7%.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Commitment to Development Index (security): The Commitment to Development Index (CDI) ranks the world’s richest countries on their commitment to policies that benefit the poorer nations. The security component of the CDI considers military actions that affect developing countries, favoring three aspects of the security-development nexus: 1. Financial and personnel contributions to peacekeeping operations and forcible humanitarian interventions. 2. Deployment of naval fleets to platrol sea lanes. 3. Collaboration with international security regimes that promote non-proliferation, disarmament and international rule of law. Finally, the CDI penalizes some exports of arms to nations, especially ones that are undemocratic and spend heavily on the military.
  • Manpower reaching military age annually > Females: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
  • Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49: The number of males aged 15-49 fit for military service. This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
  • Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
  • Expenditure > % of central government expenditure: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Aid to Afghanistan > Total development aid > Estimates > Per $ GDP: Estimates of total development aid to Afghanistan over a four year period, in USD. Does not include charitable donations or other non-governmental donations. NOTE: The European Community is estimated to have given over $114 billion over the past four years. Other donations include the UN Development Programme pledging $7,268,507,000; Microsoft pledging $65,000,000; and $47,000,000. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 10,000 $ gross domestic product.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000: The number of males aged 15-49 fit for military service. This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • United States military deployments (total): Total.

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  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Aid to Afghanistan > Total development aid > Estimates per capita: Estimates of total development aid to Afghanistan over a four year period, in USD. Does not include charitable donations or other non-governmental donations. NOTE: The European Community is estimated to have given over $114 billion over the past four years. Other donations include the UN Development Programme pledging $7,268,507,000; Microsoft pledging $65,000,000; and $47,000,000. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organisation's definition of the economically active population."
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita: The number of males aged 15-49 fit for military service. This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Aid to Afghanistan > Total development aid > Estimates, % of GDP: Estimates of total development aid to Afghanistan over a four year period, in USD. Does not include charitable donations or other non-governmental donations. NOTE: The European Community is estimated to have given over $114 billion over the past four years. Other donations include the UN Development Programme pledging $7,268,507,000; Microsoft pledging $65,000,000; and $47,000,000. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Military expenditure > % of GDP: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilisation, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)"
  • Expenditure > % of GDP: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Personnel > % of total labor force: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organization's definition of the economically active population.
STAT Germany Japan HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 423
Ranked 3rd. 13% more than Japan
374
Ranked 6th.
Armed forces personnel 221,000
Ranked 21st.
237,000
Ranked 20th. 7% more than Germany
Army > Main battle tanks 2,500
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Japan
902
Ranked 7th.
Budget 49 US$ BN
Ranked 2nd.
51.4 US$ BN
Ranked 3rd. 5% more than Germany
Global Peace Index 1.43
Ranked 19th. 11% more than Japan
1.29
Ranked 28th.

Military expenditures 1.5% of GDP
Ranked 22nd. 50% more than Japan
1% of GDP
Ranked 46th.
Military service age and obligation 17-23 years of age for male and female voluntary military service; conscription ended 1 July 2011; service obligation 8-23 months or 12 years; women have been eligible for voluntary service in all military branches and positions since 2001 18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; mandatory retirement at age 53 for senior enlisted personnel and at 62 years for senior service officers
Navy > Aircraft carriers 0.0
Ranked 17th.
0.0
Ranked 8th.
Navy > Corvette warships 2
Ranked 22nd.
24
Ranked 2nd. 12 times more than Germany
Navy > Nuclear submarines 0.0
Ranked 8th.
0.0
Ranked 5th.
Navy > Submarines 4
Ranked 10th.
16
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Germany
Paramilitary personnel 0.0
Ranked 1st.
12,250
Ranked 49th.
Personnel > Per capita 3.46 per 1,000 people
Ranked 99th. 62% more than Japan
2.13 per 1,000 people
Ranked 126th.

Service age and obligation 18 years of age (conscripts serve a nine-month tour of compulsory military service) 18 years of age for voluntary military service
War deaths 0.0
Ranked 35th.
0.0
Ranked 62nd.

Military branches Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr): Army (Heer), Navy (Deutsche Marine, includes naval air arm), Air Force (Luftwaffe), Joint Support Services (Streitkraeftbasis, SKB), Central Medical Service (Zentraler Sanitaetsdienst, ZSanDstBw) Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD): Ground Self-Defense Force (Rikujou Jieitai, GSDF), Maritime Self-Defense Force (Kaijou Jieitai, MSDF), Air Self-Defense Force (Koukuu Jieitai, ASDF)
Expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.5%
Ranked 96th. 88% more than Japan
0.8%
Ranked 78th.

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Armed forces personnel > Total 244,000
Ranked 21st. 1% more than Japan
242,000
Ranked 22nd.

Personnel 285,000
Ranked 21st. 5% more than Japan
272,000
Ranked 23th.

Navy > Frigates 15
Ranked 4th.
36
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Germany
Navy > Destroyers 3
Ranked 3rd.
10
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Germany
Navy > Cruisers 0.0
Ranked 8th.
0.0
Ranked 4th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $424.83
Ranked 14th. 18% more than Japan
$358.80
Ranked 8th.

Branches Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr): Army (Heer), Navy (Deutsche Marine, includes naval air arm), Air Force (Luftwaffe), Central Medical Service (Zentraler Sanitaetsdienst) Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD): Ground Self-Defense Force (Rikujou Jietai, GSDF), Maritime Self-Defense Force (Kaijou Jietai, MSDF), Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jieitai, ASDF)
Military expenditure > Current LCU 32.86 billion
Ranked 46th.
4.77 trillion
Ranked 5th. 145 times more than Germany

Air force > Aircraft carriers > Total 0.0
Ranked 16th.
20
Ranked 3rd.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 405,438
Ranked 27th.
623,365
Ranked 18th. 54% more than Germany

Expenditures > Dollar figure $35.06 billion
Ranked 5th.
$45.84 billion
Ranked 2nd. 31% more than Germany

Weapon holdings 0.0
Ranked 137th.
3.31 million
Ranked 27th.
Armed forces personnel per 1000 2.69
Ranked 99th. 44% more than Japan
1.87
Ranked 116th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 442,972
Ranked 23th.
622,168
Ranked 18th. 40% more than Germany

Army > United States army deployments 24,982
Ranked 1st. 11 times more than Japan
2,316
Ranked 4th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Personnel per 1000 3.46
Ranked 100th. 62% more than Japan
2.13
Ranked 125th.

Expenditure > Current LCU 30435000000 4867750000000
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Air force > United States air force deployments 13,972
Ranked 1st. 13% more than Japan
12,354
Ranked 2nd.
Armed forces growth -54%
Ranked 118th. 18 times more than Japan
-3%
Ranked 76th.
Imports > USD 104 million
Ranked 38th.
578 million
Ranked 14th. 6 times more than Germany

Defence spending > Percent of GDP 1.27%
Ranked 17th. 41% more than Japan
0.9%
Ranked 14th.
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 216 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 28th.
250 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 26th. 16% more than Germany

Expenditures 1.5% of GDP
Ranked 48th. 88% more than Japan
0.8% of GDP
Ranked 67th.
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.5% of GDP
Ranked 43th. 88% more than Japan
0.8% of GDP
Ranked 50th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $14.36 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 65th. 44% more than Japan
$10.00 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 66th.

Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths 6
Ranked 5th. 3 times more than Japan
2
Ranked 15th.
Weapon holdings per 1000 0.0
Ranked 135th.
26.01
Ranked 90th.
Military spending > 2009 > USD billions 45.6 51
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 None 21540322
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ 1.85 billion constant 1990 US$
Ranked 4th. 618 times more than Japan
3 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 39th.

Employment in arms > Production 90,000
Ranked 8th. 6% more than Japan
85,000
Ranked 9th.
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 15.26 million
Ranked 11th.
22.23 million
Ranked 5th. 46% more than Germany
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 18.92 million
Ranked 11th.
27 million
Ranked 6th. 43% more than Germany
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 4.95
Ranked 212th. 1% more than Japan
4.89
Ranked 213th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $424.80 per capita
Ranked 14th. 18% more than Japan
$358.80 per capita
Ranked 8th.

Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths per million people 0.0727
Ranked 13th. 5 times more than Japan
0.0157
Ranked 21st.
Navy > United States navy deployments 476
Ranked 8th.
19,688
Ranked 1st. 41 times more than Germany
Manpower > Availability > Males 19.59 million
Ranked 17th.
27.82 million
Ranked 10th. 42% more than Germany

Manpower > Military age 18 years of age 18 years of age
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Signature 24 SEP 1996 24 SEP 1996
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 497,048
Ranked 19th.
683,147
Ranked 15th. 37% more than Germany
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 405,438
Ranked 27th.
623,365
Ranked 18th. 54% more than Germany
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 None None
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 2.62 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 43th. 34% more than Japan
1.96 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 48th.

Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 22,493.19 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 7th. 945 times more than Japan
23.79 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 42nd.

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 14.44 million
Ranked 11th.
21.49 million
Ranked 6th. 49% more than Germany
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 185.48
Ranked 41st. 7% more than Japan
174.02
Ranked 67th.
Aid to Afghanistan > Total development aid > Estimates $15.58 billion
Ranked 6th.
$82.96 billion
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Germany
Military expenditures > Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Figures > Date of information 2005 2005
Employment in arms > Production per 1000 1.09
Ranked 23th. 63% more than Japan
0.669
Ranked 33th.
United States marine deployments 874
Ranked 2nd.
15,983
Ranked 1st. 18 times more than Germany
Manpower > Availability > Females 18.54 million
Ranked 16th.
26.86 million
Ranked 10th. 45% more than Germany

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 15.91 million
Ranked 17th.
22.96 million
Ranked 8th. 44% more than Germany

Aid to Afghanistan > Gross disbursements as a percent of ODA 0.9%
Ranked 16th.
1.1%
Ranked 14th. 22% more than Germany
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 20.51 million
Ranked 14th.
29.39 million
Ranked 10th. 43% more than Germany

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 2.62 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 43th. 34% more than Japan
1.96 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 48th.

Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 229.95
Ranked 56th. 9% more than Japan
211.34
Ranked 106th.
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 per 1000 5.72
Ranked 80th. 12% more than Japan
5.09
Ranked 87th.
Commitment to Development Index (security) 3.7
Ranked 21st.
4.5
Ranked 17th. 22% more than Germany
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 384,930
Ranked 27th.
591,253
Ranked 18th. 54% more than Germany
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 4.71
Ranked 211th. 1% more than Japan
4.64
Ranked 213th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 15.05 million
Ranked 16th.
22.13 million
Ranked 9th. 47% more than Germany

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 248.7
Ranked 86th. 8% more than Japan
230.04
Ranked 126th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 17.4 million
Ranked 11th.
25.41 million
Ranked 5th. 46% more than Germany

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 17.91 million
Ranked 10th.
26.15 million
Ranked 5th. 46% more than Germany
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 470,537
Ranked 14th.
650,157
Ranked 12th. 38% more than Germany
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000 6.04
Ranked 131st. 13% more than Japan
5.35
Ranked 139th.
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.248 per capita
Ranked 113th. 9% more than Japan
0.228 per capita
Ranked 150th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 5.38 per 1,000 people
Ranked 214th. 10% more than Japan
4.89 per 1,000 people
Ranked 221st.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 384,930
Ranked 27th.
591,253
Ranked 18th. 54% more than Germany
Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 4.34%
Ranked 45th.
6.42%
Ranked 32nd. 48% more than Germany
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 5.12
Ranked 190th. 11% more than Japan
4.62
Ranked 196th.

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 175.57
Ranked 57th. 4% more than Japan
168.23
Ranked 66th.
Aid to Afghanistan > Total development aid > Estimates > Per $ GDP $57.38 per $10,000 of GDP
Ranked 14th.
$179.43 per $10,000 of GDP
Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Germany
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 210.99
Ranked 22nd. 6% more than Japan
198.84
Ranked 48th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 5.39
Ranked 190th. 11% more than Japan
4.87
Ranked 196th.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 217.75
Ranked 59th. 6% more than Japan
204.69
Ranked 80th.
United States military deployments (total) 40,304
Ranked 2nd.
50,341
Ranked 1st. 25% more than Germany
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 5
Ranked 210th. 2% more than Japan
4.9
Ranked 214th.
Aid to Afghanistan > Total development aid > Estimates per capita $189.08
Ranked 15th.
$649.35
Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Germany
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 193.73
Ranked 95th. 8% more than Japan
179.81
Ranked 129th.

Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 225.84
Ranked 113th. 7% more than Japan
210.36
Ranked 140th.

Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 0.58%
Ranked 101st. 61% more than Japan
0.36%
Ranked 125th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 420,801
Ranked 24th.
590,153
Ranked 18th. 40% more than Germany

Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 1.45%
Ranked 63th. 47% more than Japan
0.985%
Ranked 64th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.21 per capita
Ranked 33th. 7% more than Japan
0.197 per capita
Ranked 58th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 5.11 per 1,000 people
Ranked 214th. 10% more than Japan
4.64 per 1,000 people
Ranked 221st.

Aid to Afghanistan > Total development aid > Estimates, % of GDP 0.537%
Ranked 14th.
1.9%
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Germany
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 22.49 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 7th. 945 times more than Japan
0.0238 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 41st.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 183.3
Ranked 101st. 6% more than Japan
173.32
Ranked 113th.

Military expenditure > % of GDP 1.36%
Ranked 73th. 35% more than Japan
1.01%
Ranked 86th.

Expenditure > % of GDP 1.35%
Ranked 72nd. 39% more than Japan
0.97%
Ranked 90th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 4.71
Ranked 209th. 1% more than Japan
4.64
Ranked 211th.
Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 238.63
Ranked 120th. 10% more than Japan
217.85
Ranked 167th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 384930 591253
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 405438 623365
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Ratification 20 AUG 1998 08 JUL 1997
Personnel > % of total labor force 0.7%
Ranked 102nd. 71% more than Japan
0.41%
Ranked 127th.

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