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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 > Attack helicopters: Number of attack helicopter (includes helicopters that have some attacking capabilities).
  • 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 > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
  • Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.

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  • Personnel > Per capita: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
  • Personnel: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.
  • Navy > Frigates: Number of frigates.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Branches: The names of the ground, naval, air, marine, and other defense or security forces
  • Navy > Amphibious warfare ships: Number of amphibious warfare ships.
  • 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.
  • Gulf War Coalition Forces: Number of troops who served on active duty in the Gulf War theater of operations between August 2, 1990, and June 13, 1991.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies
  • Armed forces personnel per 1000: Total armed forces (2000). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
  • Army > United States army deployments: Army.

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

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

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  • Armed forces growth: Growth in the number of armed forces personnel from 1985 (index = 100) to 2000. 100 means no growth, 50 means it halved and 200 means it doubled.
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Military expenditures > Percent of GDP: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product
  • Weapon holdings per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
  • Gulf War Coalition Forces per million: Number of troops who served on active duty in the Gulf War theater of operations between August 2, 1990, and June 13, 1991. Figures expressed per million population 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.
  • Navy > United States navy deployments: Navy.

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  • 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.
  • 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 > 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.
  • Employment in arms > Production per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • United States marine deployments: USMC.

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  • 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 > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49: The number of males aged 15-49 fit for military service. This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower 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 > Fit for military service > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population 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 > Availability > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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
  • Defence minister: Name of defence minister.
  • Conscription status: Whether countries prescribe mandatory military services as of 1997.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.)
  • 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 > 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.
  • United States military deployments (total): Total.

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  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.)
STAT Egypt Greece HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 900
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Greece
308
Ranked 1st.
Armed forces personnel 448,000
Ranked 10th. 3 times more than Greece
159,000
Ranked 31st.
Army > Attack helicopters 150
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Greece
29
Ranked 4th.

Army > Main battle tanks 4,145
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Greece
1,244
Ranked 1st.

Budget 5 US$ BN
Ranked 8th.
10.39 US$ BN
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Egypt
Expenditures > Percent of GDP 3.4%
Ranked 30th.
4.3%
Ranked 20th. 26% more than Egypt

Global Peace Index 2.26
Ranked 49th. 15% more than Greece
1.96
Ranked 5th.

Military branches Army, Navy, Egyptian Air Force, Egyptian Air Defense Command (Al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya il-Misriya) Hellenic Army (Ellinikos Stratos, ES), Hellenic Navy (Elliniko Polemiko Navtiko, EPN), Hellenic Air Force (Elliniki Polemiki Aeroporia, EPA)
Military expenditures 2.2% of GDP
Ranked 24th.
4.3% of GDP
Ranked 5th. 95% more than Egypt
Military service age and obligation 18-30 years of age for male conscript military service; service obligation - 18-36 months, followed by a 9-year reserve obligation; voluntary enlistment possible from age 16 19-45 years of age for compulsory military service; during wartime the law allows for recruitment beginning January of the year of inductee's 18th birthday, thus including 17 year olds; 18 years of age for volunteers; conscript service obligation is 1 year for all services; women are eligible for voluntary military service
Navy > Aircraft carriers 0.0
Ranked 7th.
0.0
Ranked 4th.
Navy > Submarines 4
Ranked 6th.
11
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Egypt
Paramilitary personnel 397,000
Ranked 5th. 99 times more than Greece
4,000
Ranked 1st.
Personnel > Per capita 10.79 per 1,000 people
Ranked 25th.
15.13 per 1,000 people
Ranked 15th. 40% more than Egypt

Service age and obligation 18-30 years of age for male conscript military service; service obligation 12-36 months, followed by a 9-year reserve obligation 19-45 years of age for compulsory military service; during wartime the law allows for recruitment beginning January of the year of inductee's 18th birthday, thus including 17 year olds; 17 years of age for volunteers; conscript service obligation - 1 year for all services; women are eligible for voluntary military service
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Personnel 799,000
Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Greece
168,000
Ranked 38th.

Navy > Frigates 8
Ranked 7th.
13
Ranked 2nd. 63% more than Egypt

Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $35.14
Ranked 48th.
$532.47
Ranked 7th. 15 times more than Egypt

Branches Army, Navy, Air Force, Air Defense Command Hellenic Army (Ellinikos Stratos, ES), Hellenic Navy (Ellinikos Polemiko Navtiko, EPN), Hellenic Air Force (Elliniki Polimiki Aeroporia, EPA)
Navy > Amphibious warfare ships 11
Ranked 2nd.
15
Ranked 1st. 36% more than Egypt
Navy > Patrol boats 48
Ranked 3rd. 85% more than Greece
26
Ranked 1st.

Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 783,405
Ranked 14th. 15 times more than Greece
52,754
Ranked 105th.

Gulf War Coalition Forces 33,600
Ranked 4th. 168 times more than Greece
200
Ranked 26th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure $2.44 billion
Ranked 27th.
$5.89 billion
Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Egypt

Weapon holdings 11.25 million
Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Greece
5.49 million
Ranked 16th.
Armed forces personnel per 1000 6.77
Ranked 36th.
14.56
Ranked 13th. 2 times more than Egypt
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 825,300
Ranked 13th. 15 times more than Greece
53,858
Ranked 108th.

Army > United States army deployments 190
Ranked 12th. 21 times more than Greece
9
Ranked 20th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Personnel per 1000 11.13
Ranked 22nd.
15.13
Ranked 15th. 36% more than Egypt

Expenditure > Current LCU 15100000000 8120000000
Nuclear weapons > Non-Proliferation treaty sign date 1 Jul 1968 (L, M) 1 Jul 1968 (M, W)
Conscription <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>Conscription</a> exists. <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>Conscription</a> exists (<a href=/encyclopedia/artificial-intelligence>AI</a>).
Air force > United States air force deployments 30
Ranked 21st. 43% more than Greece
21
Ranked 23th.
Armed forces growth 1%
Ranked 67th.
-21%
Ranked 91st.
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 596 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 9th.
1.11 billion constant 1990 US$
Ranked 5th. 87% more than Egypt

Expenditures 3.4% of GDP
Ranked 16th.
4.3% of GDP
Ranked 9th. 26% more than Egypt
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 3.4% of GDP
Ranked 14th.
4.3% of GDP
Ranked 9th. 26% more than Egypt
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $29.42 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 23th. 4% more than Greece
$28.17 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 21st.

Weapon holdings per 1000 167.42
Ranked 36th.
501.19
Ranked 15th. 3 times more than Egypt
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 None 2016552
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ 25 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 22nd. 3 times more than Greece
8 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 31st.

Employment in arms > Production 45,000
Ranked 15th. 3 times more than Greece
15,000
Ranked 34th.
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 15.54 million
Ranked 10th. 8 times more than Greece
2.02 million
Ranked 41st.
Gulf War Coalition Forces per million 585.49
Ranked 10th. 30 times more than Greece
19.5
Ranked 23th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 18.35 million
Ranked 12th. 7 times more than Greece
2.46 million
Ranked 49th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 9.7
Ranked 90th. 2 times more than Greece
4.68
Ranked 219th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $34.24 per capita
Ranked 50th.
$532.47 per capita
Ranked 7th. 16 times more than Egypt

Navy > United States navy deployments 20
Ranked 19th.
348
Ranked 9th. 17 times more than Egypt
Conventional arms imports $398.00 million
Ranked 11th.
$1.43 billion
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Egypt
Manpower > Availability > Males 21.25 million
Ranked 14th. 8 times more than Greece
2.54 million
Ranked 76th.

Manpower > Military age 20 years of age 21 years of age
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Signature 14 OCT 1996 24 SEP 1996
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 802,920
Ranked 14th. 14 times more than Greece
58,399
Ranked 85th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 783,405
Ranked 14th. 15 times more than Greece
52,754
Ranked 105th.
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 20145021 None
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 364.51 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 31st.
725.72 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 26th. Twice as much as Egypt

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 8.3 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 29th.
100.32 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 3rd. 12 times more than Egypt

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 14.94 million
Ranked 10th. 7 times more than Greece
2 million
Ranked 41st.
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 209.35
Ranked 17th. 16% more than Greece
180.34
Ranked 53th.
Employment in arms > Production per 1000 0.67
Ranked 32nd.
1.37
Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Egypt
United States marine deployments 1
Ranked 19th.
0.0
Ranked 24th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 18.15 million
Ranked 14th. 9 times more than Greece
2.08 million
Ranked 70th.

Manpower > Availability > Females 20.41 million
Ranked 13th. 8 times more than Greece
2.52 million
Ranked 69th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 19.9 million
Ranked 16th. 7 times more than Greece
2.66 million
Ranked 70th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 8.05 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 29th.
100.32 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 3rd. 12 times more than Egypt

Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 per 1000 10.29
Ranked 30th. 2 times more than Greece
4.96
Ranked 88th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 247.17
Ranked 35th. 12% more than Greece
219.78
Ranked 84th.
Conventional arms imports per capita $7.06
Ranked 30th.
$141.18
Ranked 4th. 20 times more than Egypt
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 9.59
Ranked 96th. 2 times more than Greece
4.38
Ranked 220th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 748,647
Ranked 14th. 15 times more than Greece
49,485
Ranked 106th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 17.41 million
Ranked 12th. 8 times more than Greece
2.07 million
Ranked 64th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 12.87 million
Ranked 14th. 6 times more than Greece
2.03 million
Ranked 66th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 277.18
Ranked 32nd. 16% more than Greece
239.75
Ranked 111th.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 17.68 million
Ranked 11th. 7 times more than Greece
2.44 million
Ranked 46th.
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000 10.82
Ranked 38th. 2 times more than Greece
5.22
Ranked 140th.
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 764,176
Ranked 11th. 14 times more than Greece
55,571
Ranked 55th.
Conventional arms imports > Per $ GDP 1.26 per $1,000
Ranked 17th.
6.33 per $1,000
Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Egypt
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 240.46
Ranked 18th. 30% more than Greece
185.5
Ranked 114th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 748,647
Ranked 14th. 15 times more than Greece
49,485
Ranked 106th.
Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 281.46
Ranked 26th. 25% more than Greece
225.61
Ranked 156th.

Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 270.31
Ranked 25th. 21% more than Greece
224.01
Ranked 116th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 786,590
Ranked 13th. 16 times more than Greece
50,488
Ranked 108th.

Conventional arms imports, % of GDP 0.923%
Ranked 13th.
1.54%
Ranked 8th. 66% more than Egypt
Defence minister Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Dimitris Avramopoulos
Conscription status Yes Yes
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 9.59
Ranked 95th. 2 times more than Greece
4.38
Ranked 218th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 748647 49485
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 783405 52754
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 230.57
Ranked 21st. 25% more than Greece
183.85
Ranked 98th.

Personnel > % of total labor force 3.49%
Ranked 15th. 7% more than Greece
3.26%
Ranked 16th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 10.93
Ranked 68th. 2 times more than Greece
4.79
Ranked 198th.

Expenditure > % of GDP 2.81%
Ranked 21st.
4.48%
Ranked 8th. 59% more than Egypt

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 201.26
Ranked 24th. 13% more than Greece
178.74
Ranked 51st.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 179.26
Ranked 72nd.
182.49
Ranked 65th. 2% more than Egypt

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 238.23
Ranked 30th. 9% more than Greece
218.25
Ranked 58th.
United States military deployments (total) 241
Ranked 23th.
378
Ranked 17th. 57% more than Egypt
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 9.18
Ranked 107th. 88% more than Greece
4.9
Ranked 215th.
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 0.372 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 30th.
0.726 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 26th. 95% more than Egypt

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 10.42
Ranked 75th. 2 times more than Greece
4.49
Ranked 198th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 2.94%
Ranked 22nd. 14% more than Greece
2.58%
Ranked 20th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.181 per capita
Ranked 76th. The same as Greece
0.181 per capita
Ranked 77th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 9.63 per 1,000 people
Ranked 106th. 2 times more than Greece
4.71 per 1,000 people
Ranked 219th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.28 per capita
Ranked 34th. 17% more than Greece
0.239 per capita
Ranked 128th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 10.1 per 1,000 people
Ranked 102nd. 2 times more than Greece
5.02 per 1,000 people
Ranked 218th.

Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 12.54%
Ranked 21st. 24% more than Greece
10.15%
Ranked 18th.

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