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  • 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.)"
  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • Conscription: A description of the status of conscription in the nation in 1997.
  • 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."
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Military expenditures > Percent of GDP: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
  • Conventional arms > Exports: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre).
  • 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
  • Weapon holdings per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Exports > USD: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services."
  • Conventional arms > Exports per capita: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • 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.
  • Conventional arms imports: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Imports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre).
  • Manpower > Military age: The minimum age at which an individual may volunteer for military service or be subject to conscription.
  • Conventional arms > Exports > Per $ GDP: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
  • 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.
  • Employment in arms > Production per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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.
  • Conventional arms imports per capita: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Imports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • 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 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 > 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 > 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 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.
  • Conventional arms imports > Per $ GDP: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Imports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
  • 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
  • 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.)
  • 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 > 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 > Fit for military service > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 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.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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.
  • Conventional arms > Exports, % of GDP: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP 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.
  • 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."
  • Conventional arms imports, % of GDP: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Imports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • 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 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.
  • 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.)"
  • 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 > Fit for military service > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population 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.
STAT India Switzerland HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 1,080
Ranked 2nd. 12 times more than Switzerland
87
Ranked 18th.
Armed forces personnel 1.3 million
Ranked 4th. 47 times more than Switzerland
28,000
Ranked 85th.
Army > Main battle tanks 5,978
Ranked 2nd. 27 times more than Switzerland
224
Ranked 30th.
Budget 42.84 US$ BN
Ranked 4th. 10 times more than Switzerland
4.1 US$ BN
Ranked 20th.
Global Peace Index 2.57
Ranked 22nd. 2 times more than Switzerland
1.27
Ranked 29th.

Military expenditures 1.8% of GDP
Ranked 28th. 80% more than Switzerland
1% of GDP
Ranked 33th.
Military service age and obligation 16-18 years of age for voluntary military service (Army 17 1/2, Air Force 17, Navy 16 1/2); no conscription; women may join as officers, but for noncombat roles only 19-26 years of age for male compulsory military service; 18 years of age for voluntary male and female military service; every Swiss male has to serve at least 260 days in the armed forces; conscripts receive 18 weeks of mandatory training, followed by seven 3-week intermittent recalls for training during the next 10 years
Navy > Aircraft carriers 2
Ranked 2nd.
0.0
Ranked 32nd.
Navy > Corvette warships 36
Ranked 1st.
0.0
Ranked 36th.
Navy > Nuclear submarines 2
Ranked 3rd.
0.0
Ranked 18th.
Navy > Submarines 18
Ranked 2nd.
0.0
Ranked 36th.
Paramilitary personnel 1.3 million
Ranked 2nd. 186 times more than Switzerland
7,000
Ranked 69th.
Personnel > Per capita 2.78 per 1,000 people
Ranked 108th.
14.66 per 1,000 people
Ranked 17th. 5 times more than India

Service age and obligation 16 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; women officers allowed in noncombat roles only 19 years of age for male compulsory military service; 18 years of age for voluntary male and female military service; the Swiss Constitution states that "every Swiss male is obliged to do military service"; every Swiss male has to serve at least 260 days in the armed forces; conscripts receive 18 weeks of mandatory training, followed by seven 3-week intermittent recalls for training during the next 10 years
War deaths 1,962
Ranked 5th.
0.0
Ranked 47th.

Military branches Army, Navy (includes naval air arm), Air Force, Coast Guard Swiss Armed Forces: Land Forces, Swiss Air Force (Schweizer Luftwaffe)
Expenditures > Percent of GDP 2.5%
Ranked 40th. 3 times more than Switzerland
1%
Ranked 125th.

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Armed forces personnel > Total 2.58 million
Ranked 2nd. 112 times more than Switzerland
23,000
Ranked 91st.

Personnel 3.05 million
Ranked 2nd. 28 times more than Switzerland
109,000
Ranked 52nd.

Navy > Frigates 28
Ranked 2nd.
0.0
Ranked 38th.
Navy > Destroyers 15
Ranked 2nd.
0.0
Ranked 21st.
Navy > Cruisers 0.0
Ranked 2nd.
0.0
Ranked 18th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $12.82
Ranked 66th.
$352.43
Ranked 4th. 27 times more than India
Branches Army, Navy (includes naval air arm), Air Force (Bharatiya Vayu Sena), Coast Guard Swiss Armed Forces: Land Forces, Swiss Air Force (Schweizer Luftwaffe)
Military expenditure > Current LCU 1.85 trillion
Ranked 9th. 415 times more than Switzerland
4.46 billion
Ranked 74th.

Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 12.15 million
Ranked 1st. 261 times more than Switzerland
46,562
Ranked 110th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure $14.02 billion
Ranked 9th. 6 times more than Switzerland
$2.55 billion
Ranked 4th.
Weapon holdings 10.54 million
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Switzerland
2.43 million
Ranked 34th.
Armed forces personnel per 1000 1.25
Ranked 126th.
3.9
Ranked 76th. 3 times more than India
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 11.59 million
Ranked 1st. 236 times more than Switzerland
49,205
Ranked 110th.

Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Personnel per 1000 2.7
Ranked 110th.
14.66
Ranked 16th. 5 times more than India

Expenditure > Current LCU 1024844000000 4410000000
Conscription No <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>conscription</a> (<a href=/encyclopedia/artificial-intelligence>AI</a>). <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>Conscription</a> exists (WRI).
Armed forces growth 3%
Ranked 65th.
38%
Ranked 39th. 13 times more than India
Imports > USD 1.85 billion
Ranked 2nd. 58 times more than Switzerland
32 million
Ranked 54th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 1.47 billion constant 1990 US$
Ranked 3rd. 10 times more than Switzerland
144 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 32nd.

Expenditures 2.5% of GDP
Ranked 36th. 3 times more than Switzerland
1% of GDP
Ranked 64th.
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 2.5% of GDP
Ranked 27th. 3 times more than Switzerland
1% of GDP
Ranked 59th.
Conventional arms > Exports $22.00 million
Ranked 25th.
$154.00 million
Ranked 12th. 7 times more than India
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $23.29 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 35th. 2 times more than Switzerland
$10.18 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 18th.
Weapon holdings per 1000 9.95
Ranked 116th.
336.38
Ranked 22nd. 34 times more than India
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 240039958 None
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ 22 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 27th.
74 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 16th. 3 times more than India

Employment in arms > Production 180,000
Ranked 6th. 23 times more than Switzerland
8,000
Ranked 42nd.
Exports > USD 21 million
Ranked 24th.
378 million
Ranked 13th. 18 times more than India

Conventional arms > Exports per capita $0.03
Ranked 38th.
$22.93
Ranked 7th. 906 times more than India
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 9.83
Ranked 86th. 69% more than Switzerland
5.82
Ranked 193th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $13.17 per capita
Ranked 67th.
$352.43 per capita
Ranked 4th. 27 times more than India
Conventional arms imports $2.38 billion
Ranked 1st. 19 times more than Switzerland
$125.00 million
Ranked 34th.
Manpower > Availability > Males 301.09 million
Ranked 2nd. 163 times more than Switzerland
1.85 million
Ranked 96th.

Manpower > Military age 17 years of age 20 years of age
Conventional arms > Exports > Per $ GDP 0.007 per $1,000
Ranked 36th.
0.611 per $1,000
Ranked 11th. 87 times more than India
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 11.45 million
Ranked 2nd. 247 times more than Switzerland
46,319
Ranked 91st.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 12.15 million
Ranked 1st. 261 times more than Switzerland
46,562
Ranked 110th.
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 296071637 1786552
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 1.31 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 57th.
19.36 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 15th. 15 times more than India

Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 20.38 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 41st.
9,950.11 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 12th. 488 times more than India

Employment in arms > Production per 1000 0.17
Ranked 48th.
1.11
Ranked 22nd. 7 times more than India
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 231.16 million
Ranked 2nd. 153 times more than Switzerland
1.51 million
Ranked 86th.

Manpower > Availability > Females 283.05 million
Ranked 2nd. 157 times more than Switzerland
1.81 million
Ranked 90th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 288.25 million
Ranked 2nd. 157 times more than Switzerland
1.83 million
Ranked 93th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 1.34 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 56th.
19.36 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 16th. 14 times more than India

Conventional arms imports per capita $2.73
Ranked 49th.
$18.61
Ranked 15th. 7 times more than India
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 8.91
Ranked 117th. 64% more than Switzerland
5.44
Ranked 198th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 10.75 million
Ranked 1st. 252 times more than Switzerland
42,585
Ranked 110th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 236.63 million
Ranked 2nd. 160 times more than Switzerland
1.48 million
Ranked 80th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 169 million
Ranked 2nd. 109 times more than Switzerland
1.55 million
Ranked 77th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 255.74
Ranked 66th. 4% more than Switzerland
246.69
Ranked 94th.

Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000 9.88
Ranked 59th. 61% more than Switzerland
6.13
Ranked 127th.
Conventional arms imports > Per $ GDP 0.716 per $1,000
Ranked 28th. 44% more than Switzerland
0.496 per $1,000
Ranked 38th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 2.27%
Ranked 32nd. 2 times more than Switzerland
0.97%
Ranked 17th.
Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 18.62%
Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Switzerland
5.41%
Ranked 55th.

Expenditure > % of GDP 2.87%
Ranked 20th. 3 times more than Switzerland
0.96%
Ranked 93th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 149.94
Ranked 104th.
208.78
Ranked 28th. 39% more than India

Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 201.45
Ranked 68th. 4% more than Switzerland
193.36
Ranked 77th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 9.06
Ranked 107th. 53% more than Switzerland
5.91
Ranked 176th.

Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 240.96
Ranked 81st. 2% more than Switzerland
236.37
Ranked 90th.

Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 256.32
Ranked 74th. 6% more than Switzerland
242.24
Ranked 106th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 9.95
Ranked 81st. 71% more than Switzerland
5.82
Ranked 193th.
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 0.0198 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 41st.
9.95 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 12th. 502 times more than India

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.272 per capita
Ranked 56th. 6% more than Switzerland
0.256 per capita
Ranked 88th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 10.1 per 1,000 people
Ranked 104th. 56% more than Switzerland
6.49 per 1,000 people
Ranked 188th.

Conventional arms > Exports, % of GDP 0.00674%
Ranked 32nd.
0.0631%
Ranked 17th. 9 times more than India
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 10745891 42585
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 12151065 46562
Personnel > % of total labor force 0.7%
Ranked 103th.
2.6%
Ranked 24th. 4 times more than India

Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 0.57%
Ranked 103th. 10% more than Switzerland
0.52%
Ranked 110th.

Conventional arms imports, % of GDP 0.727%
Ranked 16th. 14 times more than Switzerland
0.0512%
Ranked 60th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 8.91
Ranked 116th. 64% more than Switzerland
5.44
Ranked 196th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 10.64 million
Ranked 1st. 235 times more than Switzerland
45,220
Ranked 111th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 10.75 million
Ranked 1st. 252 times more than Switzerland
42,585
Ranked 110th.
Military expenditure > % of GDP 2.97%
Ranked 27th. 4 times more than Switzerland
0.81%
Ranked 113th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 9.87
Ranked 99th. 53% more than Switzerland
6.43
Ranked 168th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 196.79
Ranked 80th.
197.97
Ranked 76th. 1% more than India

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.159 per capita
Ranked 104th.
0.217 per capita
Ranked 17th. 36% more than India

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 9.27 per 1,000 people
Ranked 115th. 55% more than Switzerland
5.96 per 1,000 people
Ranked 196th.

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