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Military Stats: compare key data on Argentina & Uruguay

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.
  • Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
  • 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 branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
  • 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.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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 > Availability > Males age 15-49: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
  • US military > Exports: U.S. Military Exports, for the year 1998 (in thousands of US dollars)
  • 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 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 > 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 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.)"
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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.)
  • 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 > Availability > Females per 1000: . 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.
  • 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.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population 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.
  • 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."
  • US military > Exports per 1000: U.S. Military Exports, for the year 1998 (in thousands of US dollars). 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.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • US military > Exports, % of GDP: U.S. Military Exports, for the year 1998 (in thousands of US dollars). Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
STAT Argentina Uruguay HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 86
Ranked 19th. 3 times more than Uruguay
28
Ranked 45th.
Armed forces personnel 71,000
Ranked 49th. 3 times more than Uruguay
24,000
Ranked 88th.
Army > Main battle tanks 430
Ranked 21st. 5 times more than Uruguay
85
Ranked 43th.
Budget 5.6 US$ BN
Ranked 15th. 22 times more than Uruguay
0.25 US$ BN
Ranked 46th.
Expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.3%
Ranked 117th.
1.6%
Ranked 55th. 23% more than Argentina

Global Peace Index 1.91
Ranked 103th. 25% more than Uruguay
1.53
Ranked 139th.

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Military branches Argentine Army (Ejercito Argentino), Navy of the Argentine Republic (Armada Republica; includes naval aviation and naval infantry), Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Argentina, FAA) Uruguayan Armed Forces: Uruguayan National Army (Ejercito Nacional Uruguaya, ENU), Uruguayan National Navy (Armada Nacional del Uruguay; includes naval air arm, Naval Rifle Corps (Cuerpo de Fusileros Navales, Fusna), Maritime Prefecture in wartime), Uruguayan Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Uruguaya, FAU)
Military expenditures 0.5% of GDP
Ranked 65th.
0.9% of GDP
Ranked 55th. 80% more than Argentina
Military service age and obligation 18-24 years of age for voluntary military service (18-21 requires parental consent); no conscription; if the number of volunteers fails to meet the quota of recruits for a particular year, Congress can authorize the conscription of citizens turning 18 that year for a period not exceeding one year 18-30 years of age (18-22 years of age for navy) for male or female voluntary military service; up to 40 years of age for specialists; enlistment is voluntary in peacetime, but the government has the authority to conscript in emergencies; minimum 6-year education
Navy > Aircraft carriers 0.0
Ranked 21st.
0.0
Ranked 31st.
Paramilitary personnel 31,240
Ranked 32nd. 34 times more than Uruguay
920
Ranked 102nd.
Personnel > Per capita 2.63 per 1,000 people
Ranked 114th.
7.54 per 1,000 people
Ranked 43th. 3 times more than Argentina

Service age and obligation 18-24 years of age for voluntary military service (18-21 requires parental permission); no conscription 18 years of age for voluntary and compulsory military service; enlistment is voluntary in peacetime, but the government has the authority to conscript in emergencies
War deaths 0.0
Ranked 116th.
0.0
Ranked 44th.

Armed forces personnel > Total 107,000
Ranked 48th. 4 times more than Uruguay
25,900
Ranked 87th.

Personnel 102,000
Ranked 53th. 4 times more than Uruguay
24,920
Ranked 95th.

Navy > Frigates 4
Ranked 15th. 33% more than Uruguay
3
Ranked 19th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $117.76
Ranked 6th. 52% more than Uruguay
$77.47
Ranked 21st.

Branches Argentine Army (Ejercito Argentino), Navy of the Argentine Republic (Armada Republica; includes naval aviation and naval infantry), Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Argentina, FAA) Uruguayan Armed Forces: Army (Ejercito), Navy (Armada Nacional; includes naval air arm, Marines, Maritime Prefecture in wartime), Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Uruguaya, FAU)
Military expenditure > Current LCU 8.71 billion
Ranked 68th.
11.13 billion
Ranked 63th. 28% more than Argentina

Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 339,503
Ranked 34th. 12 times more than Uruguay
27,564
Ranked 134th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure $4.30 billion
Ranked 3rd. 17 times more than Uruguay
$257.50 million
Ranked 28th.

Weapon holdings 1.44 million
Ranked 52nd. 5 times more than Uruguay
310,000
Ranked 94th.
Armed forces personnel per 1000 1.92
Ranked 114th.
7.23
Ranked 33th. 4 times more than Argentina
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 348,310
Ranked 34th. 13 times more than Uruguay
27,082
Ranked 137th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Personnel per 1000 2.64
Ranked 111th.
7.49
Ranked 43th. 3 times more than Argentina

Expenditure > Current LCU 5156000000 5629000000
Conscription <a href=/cat/Military>Military</a> service is voluntary. Law No.24.429, promulgated on 5 January 1995, establishes a voluntary <a href=/cat/Military>military</a> service yet reserves for the <a href=/encyclopedia/United-States-Congress>Congress</a> the right to conscript 18-year-olds for a period of service not exceeding one year. Such <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>conscription</a> may be ordered, when for specified reasons, an inadequate number of volunteers present themselves for <a href=/cat/Military>military</a> service. No <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>conscription</a> (NISBCO).
Armed forces growth -34%
Ranked 103th. 31% more than Uruguay
-26%
Ranked 93th.
Imports > USD 32 million
Ranked 55th.
63 million
Ranked 47th. 97% more than Argentina

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 67 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 44th. 4 times more than Uruguay
18 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 61st.

Expenditures 1.3% of GDP
Ranked 56th.
1.6% of GDP
Ranked 49th. 23% more than Argentina
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 0.8% of GDP
Ranked 22nd.
1.6% of GDP
Ranked 36th. Twice as much as Argentina
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $15.17 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 12th.
$19.48 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 35th. 28% more than Argentina

Weapon holdings per 1000 38.69
Ranked 82nd.
93.18
Ranked 53th. 2 times more than Argentina
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 None 654903
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ 4 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 33th. 4 times more than Uruguay
1,000,000 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 40th.
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 7.32 million
Ranked 18th. 11 times more than Uruguay
637,445
Ranked 87th.
Exports > USD 4 million
Ranked 31st. 4 times more than Uruguay
1,000,000
Ranked 38th.

Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 8.98 million
Ranked 21st. 12 times more than Uruguay
764,408
Ranked 91st.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 8.26
Ranked 131st. 2% more than Uruguay
8.12
Ranked 133th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $117.79 per capita
Ranked 6th. 51% more than Uruguay
$77.99 per capita
Ranked 20th.

Manpower > Availability > Males 10.03 million
Ranked 30th. 12 times more than Uruguay
837,252
Ranked 132nd.

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Signature 24 SEP 1996 24 SEP 1996
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 339,503
Ranked 34th. 12 times more than Uruguay
27,564
Ranked 134th.
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 9959134 None
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 1.73 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 51st.
5.41 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 34th. 3 times more than Argentina

Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 107.31 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 36th.
302.95 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 29th. 3 times more than Argentina
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 186.01
Ranked 39th.
190.94
Ranked 30th. 3% more than Argentina
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 7.44 million
Ranked 18th. 12 times more than Uruguay
631,046
Ranked 80th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 8.35 million
Ranked 26th. 12 times more than Uruguay
703,955
Ranked 126th.

Manpower > Availability > Females 9.89 million
Ranked 27th. 12 times more than Uruguay
824,096
Ranked 123th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 9.78 million
Ranked 31st. 12 times more than Uruguay
831,297
Ranked 129th.

US military > Exports $9,929.00 thousand
Ranked 20th. 7 times more than Uruguay
$1,500.00 thousand
Ranked 36th.
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 1.73 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 51st.
5.45 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 34th. 3 times more than Argentina

Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 228.36
Ranked 64th.
228.98
Ranked 60th. About the same as Argentina
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 8
Ranked 132nd. 1% more than Uruguay
7.95
Ranked 133th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 323,170
Ranked 33th. 12 times more than Uruguay
26,811
Ranked 133th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 8.37 million
Ranked 26th. 12 times more than Uruguay
690,296
Ranked 121st.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 253.06
Ranked 72nd. 1% more than Uruguay
250
Ranked 82nd.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 7.94 million
Ranked 26th. 12 times more than Uruguay
672,030
Ranked 123th.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 8.88 million
Ranked 19th. 12 times more than Uruguay
760,341
Ranked 83th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 332,944
Ranked 33th. 13 times more than Uruguay
26,075
Ranked 136th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 323,170
Ranked 33th. 12 times more than Uruguay
26,811
Ranked 133th.
Military expenditure > % of GDP 0.76%
Ranked 96th.
1.56%
Ranked 60th. 2 times more than Argentina

Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 0.107 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 35th.
0.301 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 29th. 3 times more than Argentina
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 8.78
Ranked 119th. 9% more than Uruguay
8.09
Ranked 137th.
Expenditure > % of GDP 0.97%
Ranked 91st.
1.37%
Ranked 70th. 41% more than Argentina

Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 1.52%
Ranked 12th.
1.88%
Ranked 33th. 24% more than Argentina

Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 249.24
Ranked 67th. 1% more than Uruguay
246.08
Ranked 71st.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 225.87
Ranked 44th.
227.76
Ranked 38th. 1% more than Argentina
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 323170 26811
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 339503 27564
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Personnel > % of total labor force 0.56%
Ranked 113th.
1.42%
Ranked 53th. 3 times more than Argentina

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 210.51
Ranked 49th. About the same as Uruguay
210.2
Ranked 51st.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 8
Ranked 131st. 1% more than Uruguay
7.95
Ranked 132nd.
Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 0.56%
Ranked 105th.
1.58%
Ranked 36th. 3 times more than Argentina

US military > Exports per 1000 $0.27 thousand
Ranked 46th.
$0.46 thousand
Ranked 41st. 66% more than Argentina
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 189.23
Ranked 34th. About the same as Uruguay
189.03
Ranked 35th.
Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 252.78
Ranked 88th. 1% more than Uruguay
250.01
Ranked 98th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 205.52
Ranked 33th. 2% more than Uruguay
202.1
Ranked 41st.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 210.88
Ranked 52nd. 2% more than Uruguay
206.13
Ranked 62nd.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 8.39
Ranked 122nd. 8% more than Uruguay
7.79
Ranked 136th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 7.97
Ranked 136th.
8.29
Ranked 131st. 4% more than Argentina
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.21 per capita
Ranked 35th. 2% more than Uruguay
0.205 per capita
Ranked 41st.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 8.22 per 1,000 people
Ranked 137th. 10% more than Uruguay
7.5 per 1,000 people
Ranked 156th.
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.258 per capita
Ranked 82nd. 2% more than Uruguay
0.254 per capita
Ranked 93th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 8.6 per 1,000 people
Ranked 136th. 10% more than Uruguay
7.79 per 1,000 people
Ranked 155th.
Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 5.87%
Ranked 43th. 18% more than Uruguay
4.99%
Ranked 35th.

US military > Exports, % of GDP 3.32e-06%
Ranked 80th.
5.91e-06%
Ranked 71st. 78% more than Argentina

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