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Military Stats: compare key data on Kazakhstan & Netherlands

Definitions

  • Air force > Combat aircraft: Number of fighter aircrafts (fixed wing aircrafts with combat capability).
  • Armed forces personnel: Total armed forces (2000)
  • Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
  • Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
  • 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.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Branches: The names of the ground, naval, air, marine, and other defense or security forces
  • Military expenditure > Current LCU: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilisation, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)"
  • Manpower reaching military age annually > Males: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies
  • Armed forces personnel per 1000: Total armed forces (2000). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
  • Expenditure > Current LCU: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • Personnel per 1000: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Conscription: A description of the status of conscription in the nation in 1997.
  • Imports > USD: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services."
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Military expenditures > Percent of GDP: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
  • Conventional arms > Exports: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre).
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product
  • Weapon holdings per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Exports > USD: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services."
  • Conventional arms > Exports per capita: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Manpower 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.
  • Conventional arms > Exports > Per $ GDP: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > Males per 1000: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Expenditure > % of GDP: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • Conventional arms > Exports, % of GDP: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • Military expenditure > % of GDP: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilisation, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)"
  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
  • 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
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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 > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > 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 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.
  • Iraq Coalition casualties per million: Number of military fatalities in Iraq since March 20th, 2003. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Iraq Coalition casualties: Number of military fatalities in Iraq since March 20th, 2003.
STAT Kazakhstan Netherlands HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 181
Ranked 9th. 60% more than Netherlands
113
Ranked 10th.
Armed forces personnel 64,000
Ranked 53th. 23% more than Netherlands
52,000
Ranked 66th.
Armed forces personnel > Total 81,000
Ranked 54th. 72% more than Netherlands
47,000
Ranked 71st.

Army > Main battle tanks 1,266
Ranked 7th. 9 times more than Netherlands
144
Ranked 11th.
Expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.5%
Ranked 58th.
1.6%
Ranked 94th. 7% more than Kazakhstan

Global Peace Index 2.03
Ranked 85th. 35% more than Netherlands
1.51
Ranked 16th.

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Military branches Kazakhstan Armed Forces: Ground Forces, Navy, Air Mobile Forces, Air Defense Forces Royal Netherlands Army, Royal Netherlands Navy (includes Naval Air Service and Marine Corps), Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht, KLu), Royal Military Police
Military expenditures 1.1% of GDP
Ranked 6th.
1.6% of GDP
Ranked 21st. 45% more than Kazakhstan
Military service age and obligation 18 is the legal minimum age for compulsory military service; conscript service obligation is 2 years; 19 is the legal minimum age for voluntary service; military cadets in intermediate (ages 15-17) and higher (ages 17-21) education institutes are classified as military service personnel 17 years of age for an all-volunteer force
Navy > Aircraft carriers 0.0
Ranked 14th.
0.0
Ranked 11th.
Paramilitary personnel 31,500
Ranked 31st. 11 times more than Netherlands
3,000
Ranked 1st.
Personnel > Per capita 6.67 per 1,000 people
Ranked 52nd. 81% more than Netherlands
3.68 per 1,000 people
Ranked 91st.

Service age and obligation 18 years of age for compulsory military service; conscript service obligation - 2 years; minimum age for volunteers NA 20 years of age for an all-volunteer force
War deaths 0.0
Ranked 34th.
0.0
Ranked 185th.

Personnel 101,000
Ranked 54th. 68% more than Netherlands
60,000
Ranked 67th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $14.93
Ranked 36th.
$577.82
Ranked 6th. 39 times more than Kazakhstan

Branches Ground Forces, Naval Force, Air and Air Defense Forces, Republican Guard Royal Netherlands Army, Royal Netherlands Navy (includes Naval Air Service and Marine Corps), Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht, KLu), Royal Military Police
Military expenditure > Current LCU 198.8 billion
Ranked 22nd. 23 times more than Netherlands
8.74 billion
Ranked 67th.

Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 125,322
Ranked 71st. 21% more than Netherlands
103,462
Ranked 79th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure $221.80 million
Ranked 26th.
$9.41 billion
Ranked 5th. 42 times more than Kazakhstan

Weapon holdings 3.25 million
Ranked 28th. 61% more than Netherlands
2.02 million
Ranked 39th.
Armed forces personnel per 1000 4.3
Ranked 67th. 32% more than Netherlands
3.27
Ranked 91st.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 145,495
Ranked 64th. 38% more than Netherlands
105,735
Ranked 76th.

Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Expenditure > Current LCU 80771000000 7957000000
Personnel per 1000 6.67
Ranked 53th. 81% more than Netherlands
3.68
Ranked 92nd.

Conscription <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>Conscription</a> exists No <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>conscription</a> (FWCC).
Imports > USD 3 million
Ranked 79th.
152 million
Ranked 32nd. 51 times more than Kazakhstan

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 68 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 43th.
129 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 34th. 90% more than Kazakhstan

Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.1% of GDP
Ranked 6th.
1.6% of GDP
Ranked 41st. 45% more than Kazakhstan
Conventional arms > Exports $5.00 million
Ranked 32nd.
$211.00 million
Ranked 10th. 42 times more than Kazakhstan
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $9.00 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 56th.
$15.51 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 44th. 72% more than Kazakhstan

Weapon holdings per 1000 218.87
Ranked 31st. 74% more than Netherlands
126.14
Ranked 45th.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 None None
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ 5 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 34th.
840 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 5th. 168 times more than Kazakhstan

Employment in arms > Production 20,000
Ranked 27th. Twice as much as Netherlands
10,000
Ranked 37th.
Exports > USD 12 million
Ranked 28th.
554 million
Ranked 7th. 46 times more than Kazakhstan

Conventional arms > Exports per capita $0.31
Ranked 29th.
$14.11
Ranked 12th. 46 times more than Kazakhstan
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 7.46
Ranked 152nd. 21% more than Netherlands
6.17
Ranked 178th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $14.93 per capita
Ranked 37th.
$577.83 per capita
Ranked 6th. 39 times more than Kazakhstan

Conventional arms imports $27.00 million
Ranked 53th.
$183.00 million
Ranked 29th. 7 times more than Kazakhstan
Manpower > Availability > Males 4.18 million
Ranked 60th. 6% more than Netherlands
3.95 million
Ranked 61st.

Manpower > Military age 18 years of age 20 years of age
Conventional arms > Exports > Per $ GDP 0.042 per $1,000
Ranked 28th.
0.439 per $1,000
Ranked 16th. 10 times more than Kazakhstan
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Signature 30 SEP 1996 24 SEP 1996
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 173,129
Ranked 51st. 73% more than Netherlands
99,934
Ranked 62nd.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 125,322
Ranked 71st. 21% more than Netherlands
103,462
Ranked 79th.
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 4179051 None
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 4.49 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 35th.
7.9 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 30th. 76% more than Kazakhstan

Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 333.05 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 31st.
51,471.06 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 2nd. 155 times more than Kazakhstan

Employment in arms > Production per 1000 1.35
Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Netherlands
0.623
Ranked 35th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 2.87 million
Ranked 59th.
3.23 million
Ranked 56th. 13% more than Kazakhstan

Manpower > Availability > Females 4.22 million
Ranked 55th. 10% more than Netherlands
3.85 million
Ranked 57th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 4.58 million
Ranked 54th. 12% more than Netherlands
4.07 million
Ranked 58th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 4.49 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 36th.
7.9 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 30th. 76% more than Kazakhstan

Conventional arms imports per capita $1.65
Ranked 59th.
$12.24
Ranked 21st. 7 times more than Kazakhstan
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 7.32
Ranked 148th. 24% more than Netherlands
5.92
Ranked 182nd.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 119,541
Ranked 71st. 22% more than Netherlands
98,383
Ranked 80th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 3.55 million
Ranked 52nd. 13% more than Netherlands
3.15 million
Ranked 55th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 302.42
Ranked 9th. 21% more than Netherlands
249.51
Ranked 84th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 3.66 million
Ranked 46th. 3% more than Netherlands
3.54 million
Ranked 49th.

Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000 11.18
Ranked 29th. 83% more than Netherlands
6.1
Ranked 128th.
Conventional arms imports > Per $ GDP 0.228 per $1,000
Ranked 55th.
0.38 per $1,000
Ranked 42nd. 67% more than Kazakhstan
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 0.333 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 31st.
51.47 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 2nd. 155 times more than Kazakhstan

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 9.28
Ranked 110th. 44% more than Netherlands
6.43
Ranked 169th.

Expenditure > % of GDP 1.06%
Ranked 87th.
1.59%
Ranked 58th. 50% more than Kazakhstan

Conventional arms > Exports, % of GDP 0.0186%
Ranked 27th.
0.0716%
Ranked 16th. 4 times more than Kazakhstan
Military expenditure > % of GDP 1.23%
Ranked 79th.
1.53%
Ranked 63th. 24% more than Kazakhstan

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 119,541
Ranked 71st. 22% more than Netherlands
98,383
Ranked 80th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 140,149
Ranked 65th. 39% more than Netherlands
100,747
Ranked 77th.

Conventional arms imports, % of GDP 0.1%
Ranked 46th. 62% more than Netherlands
0.0621%
Ranked 55th.
Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 0.96%
Ranked 73th. 81% more than Netherlands
0.53%
Ranked 109th.

Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 269.21
Ranked 29th. 15% more than Netherlands
234.15
Ranked 97th.

Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 266.48
Ranked 53th. 11% more than Netherlands
240.24
Ranked 112th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.225 per capita
Ranked 8th. 4% more than Netherlands
0.217 per capita
Ranked 19th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 9.14 per 1,000 people
Ranked 120th. 51% more than Netherlands
6.05 per 1,000 people
Ranked 191st.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.282 per capita
Ranked 31st. 13% more than Netherlands
0.25 per capita
Ranked 108th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 9.48 per 1,000 people
Ranked 119th. 49% more than Netherlands
6.35 per 1,000 people
Ranked 193th.

Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 5.83%
Ranked 29th. 47% more than Netherlands
3.96%
Ranked 50th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 119541 98383
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 125322 103462
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Ratification 14 MAY 2002 23 MAR 1999
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 183.18
Ranked 121st.
196.63
Ranked 81st. 7% more than Kazakhstan

Personnel > % of total labor force 1.24%
Ranked 62nd. 77% more than Netherlands
0.7%
Ranked 104th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 7.07
Ranked 158th. 15% more than Netherlands
6.16
Ranked 182nd.
Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 0.9%
Ranked 53th.
1.54%
Ranked 42nd. 71% more than Kazakhstan

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 8.94
Ranked 109th. 46% more than Netherlands
6.13
Ranked 171st.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 226.56
Ranked 26th. 18% more than Netherlands
191.59
Ranked 86th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 241.55
Ranked 3rd. 11% more than Netherlands
216.7
Ranked 14th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 7.32
Ranked 147th. 24% more than Netherlands
5.92
Ranked 180th.
Iraq Coalition casualties per million 0.0671
Ranked 17th.
0.123
Ranked 13th. 84% more than Kazakhstan
Iraq Coalition casualties 1
Ranked 18th.
2
Ranked 15th. Twice as much as Kazakhstan

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