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Military Stats: compare key data on Germany & South Africa

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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.
  • 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 service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
  • Navy > Aircraft carriers: Number of aircraft carriers.
  • Navy > Corvette warships: Number of corvettes.
  • Navy > Nuclear submarines: Number of nuclear submarines.
  • Navy > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
  • Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.

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  • Personnel > Per capita: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
  • War deaths: Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Typically, battle-related deaths occur in warfare involving the armed forces of the warring parties. This includes traditional battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities, and all kinds of bombardments of military units, cities, and villages, etc. The targets are usually the military itself and its installations or state institutions and state representatives, but there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in crossfire, in indiscriminate bombings, etc. All deaths--military as well as civilian--incurred in such situations, are counted as battle-related deaths."
  • Military 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 branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
  • Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
  • Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
  • Personnel: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.
  • Navy > Frigates: Number of frigates.
  • Navy > Destroyers: Number of destroyers.
  • Navy > Cruisers: Number of cruisers.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Branches: The names of the ground, naval, air, marine, and other defense or security forces
  • Military expenditure > Current LCU: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilisation, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)"
  • Manpower reaching military age annually > Males: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies
  • Armed forces personnel per 1000: Total armed forces (2000). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
  • Army > United States army deployments: Army.

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Imports > USD: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services."
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Military expenditures > Percent of GDP: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product
  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.)
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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 reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organisation's definition of the economically active population."
  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
  • Military expenditure > % of GDP: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilisation, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)"
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > 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 > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 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 > Availability > 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.
  • United States military deployments (total): Total.

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STAT Germany South Africa HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 423
Ranked 3rd. 10 times more than South Africa
43
Ranked 39th.
Armed forces personnel 221,000
Ranked 21st. 4 times more than South Africa
63,000
Ranked 55th.
Army > Attack helicopters 80
Ranked 3rd. 10 times more than South Africa
8
Ranked 19th.
Army > Main battle tanks 2,500
Ranked 3rd. 15 times more than South Africa
168
Ranked 35th.
Budget 49 US$ BN
Ranked 2nd. 13 times more than South Africa
3.9 US$ BN
Ranked 22nd.
Global Peace Index 1.43
Ranked 19th.
2.29
Ranked 42nd. 60% more than Germany

Military service age and obligation 17-23 years of age for male and female voluntary military service; conscription ended 1 July 2011; service obligation 8-23 months or 12 years; women have been eligible for voluntary service in all military branches and positions since 2001 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 17th.
0.0
Ranked 47th.
Navy > Corvette warships 2
Ranked 22nd.
0.0
Ranked 42nd.
Navy > Nuclear submarines 0.0
Ranked 8th.
0.0
Ranked 26th.
Navy > Submarines 4
Ranked 10th. 33% more than South Africa
3
Ranked 16th.
Paramilitary personnel 0.0
Ranked 1st.
12,382
Ranked 48th.
Personnel > Per capita 3.46 per 1,000 people
Ranked 99th. 3 times more than South Africa
1.19 per 1,000 people
Ranked 141st.

Service age and obligation 18 years of age (conscripts serve a nine-month tour of compulsory military service) 18 years of age for voluntary military service
War deaths 0.0
Ranked 35th.
0.0
Ranked 67th.

Military expenditures 1.5% of GDP
Ranked 22nd.
1.7% of GDP
Ranked 12th. 13% more than Germany
Military branches Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr): Army (Heer), Navy (Deutsche Marine, includes naval air arm), Air Force (Luftwaffe), Joint Support Services (Streitkraeftbasis, SKB), Central Medical Service (Zentraler Sanitaetsdienst, ZSanDstBw) South African National Defense Force (SANDF): South African Army, South African Navy (SAN), South African Air Force (SAAF), South African Military Health Services
Expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.5%
Ranked 96th.
1.7%
Ranked 52nd. 13% more than Germany

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Armed forces personnel > Total 244,000
Ranked 21st. 4 times more than South Africa
62,000
Ranked 61st.

Personnel 285,000
Ranked 21st. 5 times more than South Africa
56,000
Ranked 68th.

Navy > Frigates 15
Ranked 4th. 4 times more than South Africa
4
Ranked 17th.
Navy > Destroyers 3
Ranked 3rd.
0.0
Ranked 29th.
Navy > Cruisers 0.0
Ranked 8th.
0.0
Ranked 25th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $424.83
Ranked 14th. 6 times more than South Africa
$67.97
Ranked 23th.

Branches Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr): Army (Heer), Navy (Deutsche Marine, includes naval air arm), Air Force (Luftwaffe), Central Medical Service (Zentraler Sanitaetsdienst) 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 32.86 billion
Ranked 46th.
35.89 billion
Ranked 44th. 9% more than Germany

Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 405,438
Ranked 27th.
482,122
Ranked 23th. 19% more than Germany

Expenditures > Dollar figure $35.06 billion
Ranked 5th. 11 times more than South Africa
$3.17 billion
Ranked 11th.

Weapon holdings 0.0
Ranked 137th.
2.67 million
Ranked 31st.
Armed forces personnel per 1000 2.69
Ranked 99th. 88% more than South Africa
1.43
Ranked 121st.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 442,972
Ranked 23th.
529,201
Ranked 20th. 19% more than Germany

Army > United States army deployments 24,982
Ranked 1st. 8327 times more than South Africa
3
Ranked 23th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Expenditure > Current LCU 30435000000 21697250000
Personnel per 1000 3.46
Ranked 100th. 3 times more than South Africa
1.19
Ranked 142nd.

Conscription <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>Conscription</a> exists. No <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>conscription</a>.
Air force > United States air force deployments 13,972
Ranked 1st. 4657 times more than South Africa
3
Ranked 25th.
Armed forces growth -54%
Ranked 118th. 35% more than South Africa
-40%
Ranked 110th.
Imports > USD 104 million
Ranked 38th.
312 million
Ranked 25th. 3 times more than Germany

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 216 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 28th.
606 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Germany

Expenditures 1.5% of GDP
Ranked 48th.
1.7% of GDP
Ranked 46th. 13% more than Germany
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.5% of GDP
Ranked 43th.
1.7% of GDP
Ranked 35th. 13% more than Germany
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $14.36 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 65th.
$14.66 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 49th. 2% more than Germany

Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths 6
Ranked 5th. 3 times more than South Africa
2
Ranked 16th.
Weapon holdings per 1000 0.0
Ranked 135th.
59.47
Ranked 72nd.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 None None
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ 1.85 billion constant 1990 US$
Ranked 4th. 48 times more than South Africa
39 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 20th.

Employment in arms > Production 90,000
Ranked 8th. 2 times more than South Africa
40,000
Ranked 17th.
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 15.26 million
Ranked 11th. 3 times more than South Africa
4.93 million
Ranked 26th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 18.92 million
Ranked 11th. 83% more than South Africa
10.35 million
Ranked 19th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 4.95
Ranked 212th.
9.42
Ranked 101st. 90% more than Germany

Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $424.80 per capita
Ranked 14th. 6 times more than South Africa
$68.42 per capita
Ranked 23th.

Navy > United States navy deployments 476
Ranked 8th. 476 times more than South Africa
1
Ranked 25th.
Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths per million people 0.0727
Ranked 13th. 66% more than South Africa
0.0439
Ranked 16th.
Manpower > Availability > Males 19.59 million
Ranked 17th. 69% more than South Africa
11.62 million
Ranked 26th.

Manpower > Military age 18 years of age 18 years of age
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Signature 24 SEP 1996 24 SEP 1996
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 497,048
Ranked 19th.
512,407
Ranked 18th. 3% more than Germany
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 405,438
Ranked 27th.
482,122
Ranked 23th. 19% more than Germany
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 None None
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 22,493.19 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 7th. 27 times more than South Africa
831.77 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 25th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 2.62 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 43th.
12.84 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 23th. 5 times more than Germany

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 14.44 million
Ranked 11th. 3 times more than South Africa
4.61 million
Ranked 27th.
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 185.48
Ranked 41st. 82% more than South Africa
102.11
Ranked 134th.
Employment in arms > Production per 1000 1.09
Ranked 23th. 23% more than South Africa
0.891
Ranked 27th.
United States marine deployments 874
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than South Africa
174
Ranked 6th.
Manpower > Availability > Females 18.54 million
Ranked 16th. 61% more than South Africa
11.5 million
Ranked 26th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 15.91 million
Ranked 17th. 3 times more than South Africa
6.04 million
Ranked 35th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 20.51 million
Ranked 14th. 73% more than South Africa
11.87 million
Ranked 27th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 2.62 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 43th.
12.92 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 23th. 5 times more than Germany

Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 per 1000 5.72
Ranked 80th.
10.49
Ranked 27th. 83% more than Germany
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 229.95
Ranked 56th. 7% more than South Africa
214.57
Ranked 99th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 384,930
Ranked 27th.
485,017
Ranked 23th. 26% more than Germany
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 4.71
Ranked 211th.
9.7
Ranked 93th. 2 times more than Germany
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 15.05 million
Ranked 16th. 3 times more than South Africa
5.47 million
Ranked 38th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 248.7
Ranked 86th.
251.39
Ranked 78th. 1% more than Germany

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 17.4 million
Ranked 11th. 2 times more than South Africa
7.21 million
Ranked 28th.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 17.91 million
Ranked 10th. 69% more than South Africa
10.63 million
Ranked 17th.
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 470,537
Ranked 14th.
506,078
Ranked 13th. 8% more than Germany
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000 6.04
Ranked 131st.
10.62
Ranked 44th. 76% more than Germany
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 5.38 per 1,000 people
Ranked 214th.
10.85 per 1,000 people
Ranked 81st. 2 times more than Germany

Expenditure > % of GDP 1.35%
Ranked 72nd.
1.42%
Ranked 68th. 5% more than Germany

Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 4.34%
Ranked 45th.
4.81%
Ranked 40th. 11% more than Germany

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 175.57
Ranked 57th. 84% more than South Africa
95.51
Ranked 104th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 210.99
Ranked 22nd. 38% more than South Africa
152.78
Ranked 102nd.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 217.75
Ranked 59th.
220.21
Ranked 56th. 1% more than Germany
Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 238.63
Ranked 120th. About the same as South Africa
238.2
Ranked 124th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 384930 485017
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 405438 482122
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Ratification 20 AUG 1998 30 MAR 1999
Personnel > % of total labor force 0.7%
Ranked 102nd. 2 times more than South Africa
0.29%
Ranked 140th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 5
Ranked 210th.
9.92
Ranked 84th. 99% more than Germany
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 193.73
Ranked 95th. 56% more than South Africa
123.84
Ranked 178th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 4.71
Ranked 209th.
9.7
Ranked 92nd. 2 times more than Germany
Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 0.58%
Ranked 101st. 76% more than South Africa
0.33%
Ranked 134th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 384,930
Ranked 27th.
485,017
Ranked 23th. 26% more than Germany
Military expenditure > % of GDP 1.36%
Ranked 73th.
1.48%
Ranked 66th. 9% more than Germany

Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 22.49 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 7th. 27 times more than South Africa
0.826 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 25th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 183.3
Ranked 101st. 63% more than South Africa
112.13
Ranked 150th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 1.45%
Ranked 63th.
1.45%
Ranked 48th. The same as Germany

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 5.39
Ranked 190th.
10.85
Ranked 71st. 2 times more than Germany

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.21 per capita
Ranked 33th. 35% more than South Africa
0.156 per capita
Ranked 109th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 5.11 per 1,000 people
Ranked 214th.
10.71 per 1,000 people
Ranked 75th. 2 times more than Germany

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.248 per capita
Ranked 113th.
0.257 per capita
Ranked 85th. 4% more than Germany

Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 225.84
Ranked 113th.
235.72
Ranked 91st. 4% more than Germany

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 420,801
Ranked 24th.
522,678
Ranked 19th. 24% more than Germany

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 5.12
Ranked 190th.
10.71
Ranked 65th. 2 times more than Germany

United States military deployments (total) 40,304
Ranked 2nd. 223 times more than South Africa
181
Ranked 24th.

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