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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.
  • 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 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.
  • Navy > Nuclear submarines: Number of nuclear submarines.
  • Navy > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
  • Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.

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

  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Nuclear weapons > Non-Proliferation treaty sign date: Signed.

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

  • Conscription: A description of the status of conscription in the nation in 1997.
  • Armed forces growth: Growth in the number of armed forces personnel from 1985 (index = 100) to 2000. 100 means no growth, 50 means it halved and 200 means it doubled.
  • Imports > USD: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 > Availability > Females per 1000: . 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 > 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."
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Expenditure > % of GDP: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • 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.)
  • 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.
  • Conscription status: Whether countries prescribe mandatory military services as of 1997.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > 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.
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 > 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.
STAT Japan Mexico HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 374
Ranked 6th. 6 times more than Mexico
58
Ranked 30th.
Armed forces personnel 237,000
Ranked 20th. 23% more than Mexico
193,000
Ranked 28th.
Army > Main battle tanks 902
Ranked 7th. 59% more than Mexico
567
Ranked 18th.
Budget 51.4 US$ BN
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Mexico
10.07 US$ BN
Ranked 9th.
Global Peace Index 1.29
Ranked 28th.
2.43
Ranked 3rd. 88% more than Japan

Military expenditures 1% of GDP
Ranked 46th. Twice as much as Mexico
0.5% of GDP
Ranked 66th.
Military service age and obligation 18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; mandatory retirement at age 53 for senior enlisted personnel and at 62 years for senior service officers 18 years of age for compulsory military service, conscript service obligation is 12 months; 16 years of age with consent for voluntary enlistment; conscripts serve only in the Army; Navy and Air Force service is all voluntary; women are eligible for voluntary military service; cadets enrolled in military schools from the age of 15 are considered members of the armed forces
Navy > Aircraft carriers 0.0
Ranked 8th.
0.0
Ranked 29th.
Navy > Corvette warships 24
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Mexico
7
Ranked 10th.
Navy > Nuclear submarines 0.0
Ranked 5th.
0.0
Ranked 17th.
Navy > Submarines 16
Ranked 3rd.
0.0
Ranked 35th.
Paramilitary personnel 12,250
Ranked 49th.
36,500
Ranked 30th. 3 times more than Japan
Personnel > Per capita 2.13 per 1,000 people
Ranked 126th. 8% more than Mexico
1.98 per 1,000 people
Ranked 130th.

Service age and obligation 18 years of age for voluntary military service 18 years of age for compulsory military service, conscript service obligation - 12 months; 16 years of age with consent for voluntary enlistment; conscripts serve only in the Army; Navy and Air Force service is all voluntary; women are eligible for voluntary military service
War deaths 0.0
Ranked 62nd.
0.0
Ranked 126th.

Military branches Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD): Ground Self-Defense Force (Rikujou Jieitai, GSDF), Maritime Self-Defense Force (Kaijou Jieitai, MSDF), Air Self-Defense Force (Koukuu Jieitai, ASDF) Secretariat of National Defense (Secretaria de Defensa Nacional, Sedena): Army (Ejercito), Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Mexicana, FAM); Secretariat of the Navy (Secretaria de Marina, Semar): Mexican Navy (Armada de Mexico (ARM); includes Naval Air Force (FAN), Mexican Naval Infantry Corps (Cuerpo de Infanteria de Marina, Mexmar or CIM))
Expenditures > Percent of GDP 0.8%
Ranked 78th. 60% more than Mexico
0.5%
Ranked 93th.

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Armed forces personnel > Total 242,000
Ranked 22nd.
286,000
Ranked 19th. 18% more than Japan

Personnel 272,000
Ranked 23th. 33% more than Mexico
204,000
Ranked 30th.

Navy > Frigates 36
Ranked 1st. 6 times more than Mexico
6
Ranked 11th.
Navy > Destroyers 10
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Mexico
2
Ranked 5th.
Navy > Cruisers 0.0
Ranked 4th.
0.0
Ranked 17th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $358.80
Ranked 8th. 6 times more than Mexico
$55.25
Ranked 26th.

Branches Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD): Ground Self-Defense Force (Rikujou Jietai, GSDF), Maritime Self-Defense Force (Kaijou Jietai, MSDF), Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jieitai, ASDF) Secretariat of National Defense (Secretaria de Defensa Nacional, Sedena): Army (Ejercito, includes Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Mexicana, FAM)); Secretariat of the Navy (Secretaria de Marina, Semar): Mexican Navy (Armada de Mexico, ARM, includes Naval Air Force (FAN) and naval infantry)
Military expenditure > Current LCU 4.77 trillion
Ranked 5th. 74 times more than Mexico
64.35 billion
Ranked 33th.

Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 623,365
Ranked 18th.
1.11 million
Ranked 9th. 77% more than Japan

Expenditures > Dollar figure $45.84 billion
Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than Mexico
$6.04 billion
Ranked 6th.

Weapon holdings 3.31 million
Ranked 27th. 3 times more than Mexico
1.24 million
Ranked 55th.
Armed forces personnel per 1000 1.87
Ranked 116th. 1% more than Mexico
1.86
Ranked 117th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 622,168
Ranked 18th.
1.11 million
Ranked 9th. 78% more than Japan

Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Expenditure > Current LCU 4867750000000 32638000000
Personnel per 1000 2.13
Ranked 125th. 16% more than Mexico
1.84
Ranked 129th.

Nuclear weapons > Non-Proliferation treaty sign date 3 Feb 1970 (L, M, W) 26 Jul 1968 (L, M, W)
Conscription No <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>conscription</a> (<a href=/encyclopedia/artificial-intelligence>AI</a>). <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>Conscription</a> exists.
Armed forces growth -3%
Ranked 76th.
49%
Ranked 36th.
Imports > USD 578 million
Ranked 14th. 53 times more than Mexico
11 million
Ranked 74th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 250 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 26th. 7 times more than Mexico
35 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 47th.

Expenditures 0.8% of GDP
Ranked 67th. 60% more than Mexico
0.5% of GDP
Ranked 80th.
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 0.8% of GDP
Ranked 50th. 60% more than Mexico
0.5% of GDP
Ranked 58th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $10.00 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 66th. 13% more than Mexico
$8.84 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 69th.

Weapon holdings per 1000 26.01
Ranked 90th. 2 times more than Mexico
11.72
Ranked 110th.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 21540322 25642549
Employment in arms > Production 85,000
Ranked 9th. 17 times more than Mexico
5,000
Ranked 47th.
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 22.23 million
Ranked 5th. 17% more than Mexico
19.06 million
Ranked 7th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 27 million
Ranked 6th. 10% more than Mexico
24.49 million
Ranked 8th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 4.89
Ranked 213th.
9.15
Ranked 110th. 87% more than Japan

Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $358.80 per capita
Ranked 8th. 6 times more than Mexico
$59.22 per capita
Ranked 26th.

Conventional arms imports $195.00 million
Ranked 27th.
$265.00 million
Ranked 23th. 36% more than Japan
Manpower > Availability > Males 27.82 million
Ranked 10th. About the same as Mexico
27.77 million
Ranked 11th.

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 18-49 683,147
Ranked 15th.
1.06 million
Ranked 9th. 56% more than Japan
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 623,365
Ranked 18th.
1.11 million
Ranked 9th. 77% more than Japan
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 None 30363558
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 1.96 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 48th. 6 times more than Mexico
0.316 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 70th.

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 21.49 million
Ranked 6th.
21.97 million
Ranked 5th. 2% more than Japan
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 174.02
Ranked 67th. 4% more than Mexico
167.87
Ranked 81st.
Employment in arms > Production per 1000 0.669
Ranked 33th. 14 times more than Mexico
0.0475
Ranked 54th.
Manpower > Availability > Females 26.86 million
Ranked 10th.
29.38 million
Ranked 9th. 9% more than Japan

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 22.96 million
Ranked 8th. 3% more than Mexico
22.19 million
Ranked 9th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 29.39 million
Ranked 10th. 6% more than Mexico
27.75 million
Ranked 11th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 1.96 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 48th. 6 times more than Mexico
0.34 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 70th.

Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 211.34
Ranked 106th.
215.7
Ranked 95th. 2% more than Japan
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 per 1000 5.09
Ranked 87th.
9.19
Ranked 46th. 81% more than Japan
Conventional arms imports per capita $1.58
Ranked 60th.
$3.08
Ranked 46th. 95% more than Japan
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 4.64
Ranked 213th.
9.05
Ranked 111th. 95% more than Japan
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 591,253
Ranked 18th.
1.07 million
Ranked 9th. 80% more than Japan
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 22.13 million
Ranked 9th.
24.88 million
Ranked 8th. 12% more than Japan

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 230.04
Ranked 126th.
250.62
Ranked 79th. 9% more than Japan

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 25.41 million
Ranked 5th. 26% more than Mexico
20.12 million
Ranked 9th.

Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000 5.35
Ranked 139th.
9.37
Ranked 71st. 75% more than Japan
Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 26.15 million
Ranked 5th. The same as Mexico
26.13 million
Ranked 6th.
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 650,157
Ranked 12th.
1.04 million
Ranked 6th. 61% more than Japan
Conventional arms imports > Per $ GDP 0.052 per $1,000
Ranked 77th.
0.263 per $1,000
Ranked 52nd. 5 times more than Japan
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 198.84
Ranked 48th. 9% more than Mexico
181.74
Ranked 68th.

Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 210.36
Ranked 140th.
255.52
Ranked 57th. 21% more than Japan

Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 217.85
Ranked 167th.
241.59
Ranked 108th. 11% more than Japan

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 591253 1067007
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 623365 1105371
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Ratification 08 JUL 1997 05 OCT 1999
Personnel > % of total labor force 0.41%
Ranked 127th.
0.48%
Ranked 121st. 17% more than Japan

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 179.81
Ranked 129th.
193
Ranked 99th. 7% more than Japan

Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 0.36%
Ranked 125th.
0.61%
Ranked 99th. 69% more than Japan

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 590,153
Ranked 18th.
1.07 million
Ranked 9th. 82% more than Japan

Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 173.32
Ranked 113th.
216.45
Ranked 44th. 25% more than Japan

Expenditure > % of GDP 0.97%
Ranked 90th. 2 times more than Mexico
0.39%
Ranked 112th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 0.985%
Ranked 64th. 24% more than Mexico
0.795%
Ranked 69th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.197 per capita
Ranked 58th. 2% more than Mexico
0.194 per capita
Ranked 62nd.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 4.64 per 1,000 people
Ranked 221st.
9.76 per 1,000 people
Ranked 105th. 2 times more than Japan

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.228 per capita
Ranked 150th.
0.268 per capita
Ranked 60th. 18% more than Japan

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 4.89 per 1,000 people
Ranked 221st.
10.1 per 1,000 people
Ranked 103th. 2 times more than Japan

Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 6.42%
Ranked 32nd. 92% more than Mexico
3.34%
Ranked 60th.

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 168.23
Ranked 66th.
193.49
Ranked 32nd. 15% more than Japan
Conscription status No Yes
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 4.62
Ranked 196th.
9.33
Ranked 101st. 2 times more than Japan

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 4.87
Ranked 196th.
9.66
Ranked 104th. 98% more than Japan

Military expenditure > % of GDP 1.01%
Ranked 86th. 87% more than Mexico
0.54%
Ranked 102nd.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 204.69
Ranked 80th.
230.14
Ranked 36th. 12% more than Japan
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 4.64
Ranked 211th.
9.05
Ranked 110th. 95% more than Japan
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 591,253
Ranked 18th.
1.07 million
Ranked 9th. 80% more than Japan
Conventional arms imports, % of GDP 0.00628%
Ranked 79th.
0.101%
Ranked 45th. 16 times more than Japan
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 4.9
Ranked 214th.
9.51
Ranked 98th. 94% more than Japan

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