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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.
  • 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.
  • Navy > Corvette warships: Number of corvettes.
  • 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.
  • Navy > Destroyers: Number of destroyers.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths: Amount of citizens from each country who were killed in the 2002 Bali bombings. In all, 202 people were killed.
  • Weapon holdings per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
  • Exports > USD: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services."
  • Conventional arms > Exports per capita: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ 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 available for military service > Males age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
  • Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths per million people: Amount of citizens from each country who were killed in the 2002 Bali bombings. In all, 202 people were killed. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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 > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49: The number of males aged 15-49 fit for military service. This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
  • Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
  • 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.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Personnel > % of total labor force: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organization's definition of the economically active population.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > 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."
  • 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: 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 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 > Fit for military service > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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.)
  • 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
  • Expenditure > % of central government expenditure: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 > Availability > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
STAT Denmark South Africa HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 48
Ranked 7th. 12% more than South Africa
43
Ranked 39th.
Armed forces personnel 22,000
Ranked 92nd.
63,000
Ranked 55th. 3 times more than Denmark
Army > Main battle tanks 57
Ranked 17th.
168
Ranked 35th. 3 times more than Denmark
Budget 2.7 US$ BN
Ranked 4th.
3.9 US$ BN
Ranked 22nd. 44% more than Denmark
Expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.5%
Ranked 101st.
1.7%
Ranked 52nd. 13% more than Denmark

Global Peace Index 1.21
Ranked 32nd.
2.29
Ranked 42nd. 90% more than Denmark

Military branches Defense Command: Army Operational Command, Admiral Danish Fleet, Arctic Command, Tactical Air Command, Home Guard South African National Defense Force (SANDF): South African Army, South African Navy (SAN), South African Air Force (SAAF), South African Military Health Services
Military expenditures 1.3% of GDP
Ranked 3rd.
1.7% of GDP
Ranked 12th. 31% more than Denmark
Military service age and obligation 18 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; conscripts serve an initial training period that varies from 4 to 12 months according to specialization; reservists are assigned to mobilization units following completion of their conscript service; women eligible to volunteer for military service 18 years of age for voluntary military service; women are eligible to serve in noncombat roles; 2-year service obligation
Navy > Aircraft carriers 0.0
Ranked 8th.
0.0
Ranked 47th.
Navy > Corvette warships 3
Ranked 3rd.
0.0
Ranked 42nd.
Paramilitary personnel 0.0
Ranked 135th.
12,382
Ranked 48th.
Personnel > Per capita 3.88 per 1,000 people
Ranked 87th. 3 times more than South Africa
1.19 per 1,000 people
Ranked 141st.

Service age and obligation 18 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; conscripts serve an initial training period that varies from 4 to 12 months according to specialization; reservists are assigned to mobilization units following completion of their conscript service; women eligible to volunteer for military service 18 years of age for voluntary military service
War deaths 0.0
Ranked 146th.
0.0
Ranked 67th.

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Armed forces personnel > Total 30,000
Ranked 82nd.
62,000
Ranked 61st. 2 times more than Denmark

Personnel 21,000
Ranked 102nd.
56,000
Ranked 68th. 3 times more than Denmark

Navy > Frigates 9
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than South Africa
4
Ranked 17th.
Navy > Destroyers 2
Ranked 2nd.
0.0
Ranked 29th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $606.91
Ranked 10th. 9 times more than South Africa
$67.97
Ranked 23th.

Branches Defense Command: Army Operational Command, Admiral Danish Fleet, Island Command Greenland, Tactical Air Command, Home Guard South African National Defense Force (SANDF): South African Army, South African Navy (SAN), South African Air Force (SAAF), Joint Operations Command, Military Intelligence, Military Health Services
Military expenditure > Current LCU 23.12 billion
Ranked 55th.
35.89 billion
Ranked 44th. 55% more than Denmark

Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 37,913
Ranked 114th.
482,122
Ranked 23th. 13 times more than Denmark

Expenditures > Dollar figure $3.27 billion
Ranked 23th. 3% more than South Africa
$3.17 billion
Ranked 11th.

Weapon holdings 1.25 million
Ranked 54th.
2.67 million
Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Denmark
Armed forces personnel per 1000 4.12
Ranked 72nd. 3 times more than South Africa
1.43
Ranked 121st.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 36,561
Ranked 117th.
529,201
Ranked 20th. 14 times more than Denmark

Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Expenditure > Current LCU 21307000000 21697250000
Personnel per 1000 3.87
Ranked 88th. 3 times more than South Africa
1.19
Ranked 142nd.

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Armed forces growth -26%
Ranked 96th.
-40%
Ranked 110th. 54% more than Denmark
Imports > USD 90 million
Ranked 41st.
312 million
Ranked 25th. 3 times more than Denmark

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 78 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 41st.
606 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 8th. 8 times more than Denmark

Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.3% of GDP
Ranked 3rd.
1.7% of GDP
Ranked 35th. 31% more than Denmark
Conventional arms > Exports $6.00 million
Ranked 31st.
$35.00 million
Ranked 24th. 6 times more than Denmark
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $15.29 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 60th. 4% more than South Africa
$14.66 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 49th.

Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths 3
Ranked 11th. 50% more than South Africa
2
Ranked 16th.
Weapon holdings per 1000 233.08
Ranked 26th. 4 times more than South Africa
59.47
Ranked 72nd.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 None None
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ 2 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 35th.
39 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 20th. 20 times more than Denmark

Employment in arms > Production 5,000
Ranked 50th.
40,000
Ranked 17th. 8 times more than Denmark
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 955,168
Ranked 72nd.
4.93 million
Ranked 26th. 5 times more than Denmark
Exports > USD 12 million
Ranked 29th.
95 million
Ranked 18th. 8 times more than Denmark

Conventional arms > Exports per capita $1.17
Ranked 24th. 17% more than South Africa
$0.99
Ranked 26th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 1.18 million
Ranked 76th.
10.35 million
Ranked 19th. 9 times more than Denmark
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 6.78
Ranked 166th.
9.42
Ranked 101st. 39% more than Denmark

Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $607.29 per capita
Ranked 10th. 9 times more than South Africa
$68.42 per capita
Ranked 23th.

Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths per million people 0.558
Ranked 4th. 13 times more than South Africa
0.0439
Ranked 16th.
Conventional arms imports $194.00 million
Ranked 28th. 24 times more than South Africa
$8.00 million
Ranked 76th.
Manpower > Availability > Males 1.24 million
Ranked 113th.
11.62 million
Ranked 26th. 9 times more than Denmark

Manpower > Military age 18 years of age 18 years of age
Conventional arms > Exports > Per $ GDP 0.034 per $1,000
Ranked 30th.
0.071 per $1,000
Ranked 23th. 2 times more than Denmark
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Signature 24 SEP 1996 24 SEP 1996
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 31,317
Ranked 103th.
512,407
Ranked 18th. 16 times more than Denmark
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 37,913
Ranked 114th.
482,122
Ranked 23th. 13 times more than Denmark
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 1224182 None
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 14.39 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 20th. 12% more than South Africa
12.84 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 23th.

Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 369.28 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 30th.
831.77 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 25th. 2 times more than Denmark

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 174.89
Ranked 65th. 71% more than South Africa
102.11
Ranked 134th.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 935,643
Ranked 67th.
4.61 million
Ranked 27th. 5 times more than Denmark
Employment in arms > Production per 1000 0.933
Ranked 25th. 5% more than South Africa
0.891
Ranked 27th.
Manpower > Availability > Females 1.22 million
Ranked 104th.
11.5 million
Ranked 26th. 9 times more than Denmark

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 1.01 million
Ranked 110th.
6.04 million
Ranked 35th. 6 times more than Denmark

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 1.28 million
Ranked 110th.
11.87 million
Ranked 27th. 9 times more than Denmark

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 14.4 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 20th. 11% more than South Africa
12.92 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 23th.

Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 per 1000 5.41
Ranked 85th.
10.49
Ranked 27th. 94% more than Denmark
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 215.16
Ranked 97th. About the same as South Africa
214.57
Ranked 99th.
Conventional arms imports per capita $37.74
Ranked 9th. 166 times more than South Africa
$0.23
Ranked 83th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 6.46
Ranked 167th.
9.7
Ranked 93th. 50% more than Denmark
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 35,865
Ranked 116th.
485,017
Ranked 23th. 14 times more than Denmark
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 996,436
Ranked 103th.
5.47 million
Ranked 38th. 5 times more than Denmark

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 236.62
Ranked 119th.
251.39
Ranked 78th. 6% more than Denmark

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 1.09 million
Ranked 93th.
7.21 million
Ranked 28th. 7 times more than Denmark

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 1.15 million
Ranked 70th.
10.63 million
Ranked 17th. 9 times more than Denmark
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000 5.73
Ranked 138th.
10.62
Ranked 44th. 85% more than Denmark
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 29,558
Ranked 71st.
506,078
Ranked 13th. 17 times more than Denmark
Conventional arms imports > Per $ GDP 1.11 per $1,000
Ranked 19th. 70 times more than South Africa
0.016 per $1,000
Ranked 84th.
Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 224.82
Ranked 157th.
238.2
Ranked 124th. 6% more than Denmark

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 35865 485017
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 37913 482122
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Ratification 21 DEC 1998 30 MAR 1999
Personnel > % of total labor force 0.74%
Ranked 98th. 3 times more than South Africa
0.29%
Ranked 140th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 184.34
Ranked 118th. 49% more than South Africa
123.84
Ranked 178th.

Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 1.01%
Ranked 67th. 3 times more than South Africa
0.33%
Ranked 134th.

Conventional arms imports, % of GDP 0.143%
Ranked 39th. 20 times more than South Africa
0.00714%
Ranked 78th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 34,603
Ranked 117th.
522,678
Ranked 19th. 15 times more than Denmark

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 35,865
Ranked 116th.
485,017
Ranked 23th. 14 times more than Denmark
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 6.46
Ranked 166th.
9.7
Ranked 92nd. 50% more than Denmark
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 181.38
Ranked 105th. 62% more than South Africa
112.13
Ranked 150th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 6.66
Ranked 162nd.
10.85
Ranked 71st. 63% more than Denmark

Expenditure > % of GDP 1.37%
Ranked 71st.
1.42%
Ranked 68th. 4% more than Denmark

Conventional arms > Exports, % of GDP 0.00442%
Ranked 35th.
0.0312%
Ranked 21st. 7 times more than Denmark
Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 4.22%
Ranked 63th.
4.81%
Ranked 40th. 14% more than Denmark

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 6.67 per 1,000 people
Ranked 180th.
10.85 per 1,000 people
Ranked 81st. 63% more than Denmark

Military expenditure > % of GDP 1.39%
Ranked 71st.
1.48%
Ranked 66th. 6% more than Denmark

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 171.32
Ranked 62nd. 79% more than South Africa
95.51
Ranked 104th.
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 0.369 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 30th.
0.826 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 25th. 2 times more than Denmark

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 6.3
Ranked 165th.
10.71
Ranked 65th. 70% more than Denmark

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.236 per capita
Ranked 136th.
0.257 per capita
Ranked 85th. 9% more than Denmark

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 6.31 per 1,000 people
Ranked 184th.
10.71 per 1,000 people
Ranked 75th. 70% more than Denmark

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 201.98
Ranked 43th. 32% more than South Africa
152.78
Ranked 102nd.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 210.68
Ranked 71st.
220.21
Ranked 56th. 5% more than Denmark
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.202 per capita
Ranked 48th. 29% more than South Africa
0.156 per capita
Ranked 109th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 1.54%
Ranked 59th. 6% more than South Africa
1.45%
Ranked 48th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 6.82
Ranked 166th.
9.92
Ranked 84th. 45% more than Denmark
Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 221.24
Ranked 124th.
235.72
Ranked 91st. 7% more than Denmark

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