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  • Active military personnel: Active military personnel.
  • Armed forces personnel: Total armed forces (2000)
  • 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."
  • Branches: The names of the ground, naval, air, marine, and other defense or security forces
  • 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.
  • Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
  • 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.
  • Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.

    No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.

  • 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.
  • 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."
  • Active military personnel per thousand people: Active military personnel. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.)"
  • Navy > Patrol boats: Number of patrol boats (Includes minesweepers).
  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • 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.
  • Army > Troops prepared for deployed operations: Troops prepared for deployed operations.
  • Nuclear weapons > Non-Proliferation treaty sign date: Signed.

    No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.

  • 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."
  • 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
  • Active Ground Forces > Total: Total ground forces of European Union member states in 2008. Figures include active personnel, reserve forces as well as paramilitary forces.
  • Army > Armoured vehicles: Armoured vehicle.
  • 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.
  • Military spending (euros): Military expenditure (€).
  • Army > Troops prepared for deployed operations per million people: Troops prepared for deployed operations. Figures expressed per million 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Active Ground Forces > Total per 1000: Total ground forces of European Union member states in 2008. Figures include active personnel, reserve forces as well as paramilitary forces. 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.
  • 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.
  • Spending of GDP: Of GDP.
  • 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.
  • Iraq pledges of reconstruction aid: Amount pledged by donor countries for reconstruction in Iraq, as of December 31, 2005. NOTES ON PLEDGES OF RECONSTRUCTION AID TABLE: The European Commission has pledged $518,119,988, which includes an additional January 2005 pledge of 200 million Euros (approximately $260 million), not yet formally committed to UNDG or World Bank Iraqi Trust Fund. Not incuded in this graph is $65,000,000 in additional pledges from Kuwait. "The World Bank, United Nations and CPA estimated Iraq will need $56 billion for reconstruction and stabilization efforts from 2004 to 2007, but that estimate is probably too low." -Brookings Institute. UPDATE ON 2003 MADRID CONFERENCE PLEDGES: Of the $13.5 billion pledged by donors other than the United States, $3.2 billion has been disbursed as of December 2005. The figure for the United States is derived from the IRRF 1 and 2. Status of the IRRF 2 as of January 6, 2006: $16.9 billion as been committed, and just over $10.1 billion has been expended.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000: . 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.)
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males 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."
  • Active Ground Forces > Active troops/thousand citizens: Active personnel in ground forces per thousand citizens of European Union member states in 2008. Figures do not include personnel in navy and air force.
  • 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 > 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 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 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 > 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • Iraq pledges of reconstruction aid per capita: Amount pledged by donor countries for reconstruction in Iraq, as of December 31, 2005. NOTES ON PLEDGES OF RECONSTRUCTION AID TABLE: The European Commission has pledged $518,119,988, which includes an additional January 2005 pledge of 200 million Euros (approximately $260 million), not yet formally committed to UNDG or World Bank Iraqi Trust Fund. Not incuded in this graph is $65,000,000 in additional pledges from Kuwait. "The World Bank, United Nations and CPA estimated Iraq will need $56 billion for reconstruction and stabilization efforts from 2004 to 2007, but that estimate is probably too low." -Brookings Institute. UPDATE ON 2003 MADRID CONFERENCE PLEDGES: Of the $13.5 billion pledged by donors other than the United States, $3.2 billion has been disbursed as of December 2005. The figure for the United States is derived from the IRRF 1 and 2. Status of the IRRF 2 as of January 6, 2006: $16.9 billion as been committed, and just over $10.1 billion has been expended. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Iraq pledges of reconstruction aid, % of GDP: Amount pledged by donor countries for reconstruction in Iraq, as of December 31, 2005. NOTES ON PLEDGES OF RECONSTRUCTION AID TABLE: The European Commission has pledged $518,119,988, which includes an additional January 2005 pledge of 200 million Euros (approximately $260 million), not yet formally committed to UNDG or World Bank Iraqi Trust Fund. Not incuded in this graph is $65,000,000 in additional pledges from Kuwait. "The World Bank, United Nations and CPA estimated Iraq will need $56 billion for reconstruction and stabilization efforts from 2004 to 2007, but that estimate is probably too low." -Brookings Institute. UPDATE ON 2003 MADRID CONFERENCE PLEDGES: Of the $13.5 billion pledged by donors other than the United States, $3.2 billion has been disbursed as of December 2005. The figure for the United States is derived from the IRRF 1 and 2. Status of the IRRF 2 as of January 6, 2006: $16.9 billion as been committed, and just over $10.1 billion has been expended. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Iraq pledges of reconstruction aid > Per $ GDP: Amount pledged by donor countries for reconstruction in Iraq, as of December 31, 2005. NOTES ON PLEDGES OF RECONSTRUCTION AID TABLE: The European Commission has pledged $518,119,988, which includes an additional January 2005 pledge of 200 million Euros (approximately $260 million), not yet formally committed to UNDG or World Bank Iraqi Trust Fund. Not incuded in this graph is $65,000,000 in additional pledges from Kuwait. "The World Bank, United Nations and CPA estimated Iraq will need $56 billion for reconstruction and stabilization efforts from 2004 to 2007, but that estimate is probably too low." -Brookings Institute. UPDATE ON 2003 MADRID CONFERENCE PLEDGES: Of the $13.5 billion pledged by donors other than the United States, $3.2 billion has been disbursed as of December 2005. The figure for the United States is derived from the IRRF 1 and 2. Status of the IRRF 2 as of January 6, 2006: $16.9 billion as been committed, and just over $10.1 billion has been expended. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 100,000 $ gross domestic product.
  • Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
STAT Cyprus Malta HISTORY
Active military personnel 12,392
Ranked 18th. 7 times more than Malta
1,698
Ranked 25th.
Armed forces personnel 10,000
Ranked 106th. 5 times more than Malta
2,000
Ranked 139th.
Armed forces personnel > Total 10,750
Ranked 124th. 5 times more than Malta
2,000
Ranked 144th.

Branches Republic of Cyprus: Greek Cypriot National Guard (Ethniki Forea, EF; includes air and naval elements); northern Cyprus: Turkish Cypriot Security Force (GKK) Armed Forces of Malta (AFM; includes air and maritime elements)
Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $391.89
Ranked 5th. 5 times more than Malta
$77.50
Ranked 20th.

Expenditures > Percent of GDP 3.8%
Ranked 28th. 5 times more than Malta
0.7%
Ranked 83th.

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Military branches Republic of Cyprus: Greek Cypriot National Guard (Ethniki Froura, EF; includes naval and air elements); Northern Cyprus: Turkish Cypriot Security Force (GKK) Armed Forces of Malta (AFM; includes land, maritime, and air elements)
Military expenditures 2% of GDP
Ranked 1st.
0.0
Ranked 70th.
Military service age and obligation Greek Cypriot National Guard (GCNG): 18-50 years of age for compulsory military service for all Greek Cypriot males; 17 years of age for voluntary service; length of service obligation is 25 months; women may volunteer for a 3-year term 17 years 6 months of age for voluntary military service; no conscription
Paramilitary personnel 750
Ranked 105th.
0.0
Ranked 112th.
Personnel 10,750
Ranked 129th. 5 times more than Malta
2,000
Ranked 148th.

Personnel > Per capita 14.19 per 1,000 people
Ranked 19th. 3 times more than Malta
4.96 per 1,000 people
Ranked 74th.

Service age and obligation Greek Cypriot National Guard (GCNG): 18-50 years of age for compulsory military service for all Greek Cypriot males; 17 years of age for voluntary service; females are not conscripted; age of military eligibility 17 to 50; length of normal service is 25 months with a minimum of 3 months 17 years 6 months of age for voluntary military service; no conscription
War deaths 0.0
Ranked 87th.
0.0
Ranked 39th.

Active military personnel per thousand people 10.98
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Malta
4.06
Ranked 3rd.
Military expenditure > Current LCU 378 million
Ranked 103th. 10471 times more than Malta
36,100
Ranked 113th.

Navy > Patrol boats 4
Ranked 14th. 4 times more than Malta
1
Ranked 13th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 8,167
Ranked 159th. 3 times more than Malta
2,554
Ranked 176th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure $384.00 million
Ranked 22nd. 12 times more than Malta
$31.10 million
Ranked 68th.

Armed forces personnel per 1000 10.6
Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Malta
5.24
Ranked 52nd.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 6,482
Ranked 162nd. 2 times more than Malta
2,815
Ranked 175th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Expenditure > Current LCU 91292000 14121000
Personnel per 1000 10.41
Ranked 25th. 2 times more than Malta
4.95
Ranked 75th.

Army > Troops prepared for deployed operations 237
Ranked 20th. 49% more than Malta
159
Ranked 22nd.
Nuclear weapons > Non-Proliferation treaty sign date 1 Jul 1968 (L, M, W) 17 Apr 1969 (W)
Conscription <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>Conscription</a> exists (<a href=/encyclopedia/artificial-intelligence>AI</a>). No <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>conscription</a>.
Armed forces growth 0.0
Ranked 69th.
162%
Ranked 9th.
Imports > USD 12 million
Ranked 73th.
18 million
Ranked 64th. 50% more than Cyprus

Defence spending > Percent of GDP 1.78%
Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Malta
0.5%
Ranked 27th.
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 8 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 72nd.
18 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 60th. 2 times more than Cyprus

Expenditures 3.8% of GDP
Ranked 14th. 5 times more than Malta
0.7% of GDP
Ranked 72nd.
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 3.8% of GDP
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Malta
0.7% of GDP
Ranked 53th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $36.69 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 14th. 6 times more than Malta
$5.85 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 75th.

Active Ground Forces > Total 73,750
Ranked 21st. 34 times more than Malta
2,140
Ranked 26th.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 None None
Army > Armoured vehicles 519
Ranked 17th. 10 times more than Malta
52
Ranked 28th.
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ 43 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 21st. 4 times more than Malta
10 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 30th.
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 150,750
Ranked 113th. 2 times more than Malta
74,525
Ranked 122nd.
Exports > USD 43 million
Ranked 20th. 4 times more than Malta
10 million
Ranked 33th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 184,352
Ranked 118th. 2 times more than Malta
90,651
Ranked 126th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 7.23
Ranked 154th. 18% more than Malta
6.1
Ranked 180th.

Military spending (euros) \u20ac345,000,000 \u20ac40,000,000
Army > Troops prepared for deployed operations per million people 209.92
Ranked 20th.
380.05
Ranked 15th. 81% more than Cyprus
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $540.62 per capita
Ranked 3rd. 7 times more than Malta
$77.50 per capita
Ranked 21st.

Defence spending > 2008[46] 2,009
Ranked 7th. The same as Malta
2,009
Ranked 10th.
Manpower > Availability > Males 199,767
Ranked 156th. 2 times more than Malta
96,309
Ranked 167th.

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Signature 24 SEP 1996 24 SEP 1996
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 8,167
Ranked 159th. 3 times more than Malta
2,554
Ranked 176th.
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 None None
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 65,023.44 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Malta
24,919.01 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 5th.
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 8.01 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 25th.
44.57 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 7th. 6 times more than Cyprus

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 144,344
Ranked 100th. 2 times more than Malta
71,333
Ranked 108th.
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 141.8
Ranked 108th.
182.19
Ranked 49th. 28% more than Cyprus
Active Ground Forces > Total per 1000 68.47
Ranked 5th. 13 times more than Malta
5.19
Ranked 26th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 165,042
Ranked 153th. 2 times more than Malta
80,227
Ranked 165th.

Manpower > Availability > Females 190,665
Ranked 140th. 2 times more than Malta
92,242
Ranked 151st.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 201,606
Ranked 156th. 2 times more than Malta
99,312
Ranked 165th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 11.07 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 19th.
44.61 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Cyprus

Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 173.41
Ranked 144th.
221.61
Ranked 81st. 28% more than Cyprus
Spending of GDP 1.92%
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Malta
0.62%
Ranked 24th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 7,398
Ranked 160th. 3 times more than Malta
2,385
Ranked 178th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 6.7
Ranked 158th. 17% more than Malta
5.73
Ranked 188th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 158,869
Ranked 140th. 2 times more than Malta
76,623
Ranked 150th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 195.24
Ranked 159th.
245.92
Ranked 98th. 26% more than Cyprus

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 138,336
Ranked 153th. 75% more than Malta
79,080
Ranked 159th.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 175,567
Ranked 102nd. 2 times more than Malta
87,047
Ranked 111th.
Iraq pledges of reconstruction aid $120,000.00
Ranked 36th. 4 times more than Malta
$27,000.00
Ranked 40th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 153.23
Ranked 150th.
194.75
Ranked 88th. 27% more than Cyprus

Expenditure > % of GDP 1.48%
Ranked 76th. 2 times more than Malta
0.73%
Ranked 102nd.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 6.02
Ranked 184th.
6.83
Ranked 156th. 14% more than Cyprus
Military expenditure > % of GDP 1.83%
Ranked 56th.
0.0
Ranked 137th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 7,398
Ranked 160th. 3 times more than Malta
2,385
Ranked 177th.
Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 185.47
Ranked 191st.
233.79
Ranked 137th. 26% more than Cyprus

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 6,208
Ranked 162nd. 2 times more than Malta
2,657
Ranked 175th.
Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 2.45%
Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Malta
1.14%
Ranked 55th.

Active Ground Forces > Active troops/thousand citizens 16.29
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Malta
5.18
Ranked 5th.
Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 2.74%
Ranked 61st. 57% more than Malta
1.74%
Ranked 84th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 7398 2385
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 8167 2554
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 133.97
Ranked 124th.
195.82
Ranked 53th. 46% more than Cyprus

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 165.15
Ranked 111th.
212.8
Ranked 66th. 29% more than Cyprus
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Ratification 18 JUL 2003 23 JUL 2001
Personnel > % of total labor force 2.87%
Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Malta
1.18%
Ranked 67th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 7.07
Ranked 156th. 14% more than Malta
6.21
Ranked 179th.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 135.78
Ranked 84th.
174.39
Ranked 60th. 28% more than Cyprus
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 147.5
Ranked 125th.
186
Ranked 94th. 26% more than Cyprus

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 5.76
Ranked 182nd.
6.45
Ranked 159th. 12% more than Cyprus
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 49.24 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 1st. 98% more than Malta
24.92 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 5th.
Iraq pledges of reconstruction aid per capita $0.11
Ranked 31st. 71% more than Malta
$0.07
Ranked 33th.
Iraq pledges of reconstruction aid, % of GDP 0.000549%
Ranked 36th. 53% more than Malta
0.000359%
Ranked 38th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 6.7
Ranked 157th. 17% more than Malta
5.73
Ranked 186th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 3.64%
Ranked 11th. 7 times more than Malta
0.551%
Ranked 75th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.188 per capita
Ranked 70th.
0.197 per capita
Ranked 56th. 5% more than Cyprus

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 7.83 per 1,000 people
Ranked 146th. 19% more than Malta
6.58 per 1,000 people
Ranked 177th.
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.274 per capita
Ranked 47th. 10% more than Malta
0.248 per capita
Ranked 114th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 8.18 per 1,000 people
Ranked 149th. 17% more than Malta
6.98 per 1,000 people
Ranked 171st.
Iraq pledges of reconstruction aid > Per $ GDP $0.78 per $100,000 of GDP
Ranked 36th. 55% more than Malta
$0.50 per $100,000 of GDP
Ranked 38th.
Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 177.02
Ranked 153th.
223.92
Ranked 118th. 26% more than Cyprus

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