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  • Air force > Combat aircraft: Number of fighter aircrafts (fixed wing aircrafts with combat capability).
  • Armed forces personnel: Total armed forces (2000)
  • Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
  • Budget: Annual defense budget in billion USD.
  • Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
  • Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is comprised of 22 indicators in the three categories ongoing domestic or international conflicts; societal safety; and security and militarization. A low index value indicates a peaceful and safe country.
  • Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
  • Military expenditures: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
  • Military service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
  • Navy > Aircraft carriers: Number of aircraft carriers.
  • Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.

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  • Personnel > Per capita: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
  • War deaths: Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Typically, battle-related deaths occur in warfare involving the armed forces of the warring parties. This includes traditional battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities, and all kinds of bombardments of military units, cities, and villages, etc. The targets are usually the military itself and its installations or state institutions and state representatives, but there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in crossfire, in indiscriminate bombings, etc. All deaths--military as well as civilian--incurred in such situations, are counted as battle-related deaths."
  • Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
  • Personnel: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.
  • Branches: The names of the ground, naval, air, marine, and other defense or security forces
  • Navy > Amphibious warfare ships: Number of amphibious warfare ships.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Personnel per 1000: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Expenditure > Current LCU: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • 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."
  • Defence spending > Percent of GDP: Defense expenditure as percentage of GDP. Figures are for the year 2010.
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Forces in Europe > Artillery: Conventional armed forces in Europe. SIPRI Yearbooks 1991-2003. Conventional arms control. Last update: July 2005
  • Military expenditures > Percent of GDP: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
  • Weapon holdings per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$: 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.
  • Forces in Europe > Battle Tanks: Conventional armed forces in Europe. SIPRI Yearbooks 1991-2003. Conventional arms control. Last update: July 2006
  • Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
  • Exports > USD: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services."
  • Forces in Europe > Aircraft: Conventional armed forces in Europe. SIPRI Yearbooks 1991-2003. Conventional arms control. Last update: July 2004
  • 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.
  • Forces in Europe > Helicopters: Conventional armed forces in Europe. SIPRI Yearbooks 1991-2003. Conventional arms control. Last update: July 2007
  • 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.
  • Forces in Europe > Helicopters per million: Conventional armed forces in Europe. SIPRI Yearbooks 1991-2003. Conventional arms control. Last update: July 2007. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Forces in Europe > ACVs: Conventional armed forces in Europe (ACVs = Armoured Combat Vehicles).
  • 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.
  • Forces in Europe > Artillery per million: Conventional armed forces in Europe. SIPRI Yearbooks 1991-2003. Conventional arms control. Last update: July 2005. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
  • Employment in arms > Production per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
  • Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Commitment to Development Index (security): The Commitment to Development Index (CDI) ranks the world’s richest countries on their commitment to policies that benefit the poorer nations. The security component of the CDI considers military actions that affect developing countries, favoring three aspects of the security-development nexus: 1. Financial and personnel contributions to peacekeeping operations and forcible humanitarian interventions. 2. Deployment of naval fleets to platrol sea lanes. 3. Collaboration with international security regimes that promote non-proliferation, disarmament and international rule of law. Finally, the CDI penalizes some exports of arms to nations, especially ones that are undemocratic and spend heavily on the military.
  • Forces in Europe > Battle Tanks per million: Conventional armed forces in Europe. SIPRI Yearbooks 1991-2003. Conventional arms control. Last update: July 2006. Figures expressed per million population 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 available for military service > Females age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
  • Forces in Europe > ACVs per million: Conventional armed forces in Europe (ACVs = Armoured Combat Vehicles). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Expenditure > % of central government expenditure: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • Manpower reaching 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.
  • Forces in Europe > Aircraft per million: Conventional armed forces in Europe. SIPRI Yearbooks 1991-2003. Conventional arms control. Last update: July 2004. Figures expressed per million 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 > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Expenditure > % of GDP: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Personnel > % of total labor force: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organization's definition of the economically active population.
  • Manpower reaching 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 reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.)"
  • Iraq Coalition casualties: Number of military fatalities in Iraq since March 20th, 2003.
  • Iraq Coalition casualties per million: Number of military fatalities in Iraq since March 20th, 2003. Figures expressed per million 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 > 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.
  • 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.
STAT Slovakia United States HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 12
Ranked 51st.
3,318
Ranked 1st. 277 times more than Slovakia
Armed forces personnel 39,000
Ranked 78th.
1.37 million
Ranked 3rd. 35 times more than Slovakia
Army > Main battle tanks 20
Ranked 51st.
8,725
Ranked 1st. 436 times more than Slovakia
Budget 0.91 US$ BN
Ranked 32nd.
682 US$ BN
Ranked 1st. 749 times more than Slovakia
Expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.87%
Ranked 78th.
4.06%
Ranked 22nd. 2 times more than Slovakia
Global Peace Index 1.62
Ranked 11th.
2.13
Ranked 4th. 31% more than Slovakia

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Military branches Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (Ozbrojene Sily Slovenskej Republiky): Land Forces (Pozemne Sily), Air Forces (Vzdusne Sily) United States Armed Forces: US Army, US Navy (includes Marine Corps), US Air Force, US Coast Guard
Military expenditures 1.08% of GDP
Ranked 31st.
4.6% of GDP
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Slovakia
Military service age and obligation 18-30 years of age for voluntary military service; conscription in peacetime suspended in 2006; women are eligible to serve 18 years of age (17 years of age with parental consent) for male and female voluntary service; no conscription; maximum enlistment age 42 (Army), 27 (Air Force), 34 (Navy), 28 (Marines); service obligation 8 years, including 2-5 years active duty (Army), 2 years active (Navy), 4 years active (Air Force, Marines); DoD is eliminating prohibitions restricting women from assignments in units smaller than brigades or near combat units
Navy > Aircraft carriers 0.0
Ranked 8th.
10
Ranked 1st.
Paramilitary personnel 0.0
Ranked 142nd.
11,035
Ranked 1st.
Personnel > Per capita 3.71 per 1,000 people
Ranked 90th.
5.22 per 1,000 people
Ranked 70th. 40% more than Slovakia

Service age and obligation 17-30 years of age for voluntary military service; conscription abolished in 2006; women are eligible to serve 18 years of age (17 years of age with parental consent) for male and female voluntary service; maximum enlistment age 42 (Army), 27 (Air Force), 34 (Navy), 28 (Marines); service obligation 8 years, including 2-5 years active duty (Army), 2 years active (Navy), 4 years active (Air Force, Marines)
War deaths 0.0
Ranked 178th.
0.0
Ranked 73th.

Armed forces personnel > Total 17,000
Ranked 106th.
1.54 million
Ranked 4th. 91 times more than Slovakia

Personnel 20,000
Ranked 105th.
1.55 million
Ranked 3rd. 77 times more than Slovakia

Branches Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (Ozbrojene Sily Slovenskej Republiky): Land Forces (Pozemne Sily), Air Forces (Vzdusne Sily) US Army, US Navy (includes Marine Corps), US Air Force, US Coast Guard; note - Coast Guard administered in peacetime by the Department of Homeland Security, but in wartime reports to the Department of the Navy
Navy > Amphibious warfare ships 0.0
Ranked 11th.
30
Ranked 1st.
Military expenditure > Current LCU 948 million
Ranked 96th.
661.05 billion
Ranked 13th. 697 times more than Slovakia

Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 31,646
Ranked 125th.
2.16 million
Ranked 5th. 68 times more than Slovakia

Weapon holdings 898,000
Ranked 69th.
38.54 million
Ranked 1st. 43 times more than Slovakia
Armed forces personnel per 1000 7.24
Ranked 32nd. 49% more than United States
4.84
Ranked 57th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 38,183
Ranked 116th.
2.19 million
Ranked 3rd. 57 times more than Slovakia

Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Personnel per 1000 3.71
Ranked 90th.
5.23
Ranked 70th. 41% more than Slovakia

Expenditure > Current LCU 25550000000 507089000000
Conscription <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>Conscription</a> exists. No <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>conscription</a>.
Imports > USD 1,000,000
Ranked 97th.
904 million
Ranked 7th. 904 times more than Slovakia

Defence spending > Percent of GDP 1.53%
Ranked 9th.
4.3%
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Slovakia
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 27 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 54th.
387 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 19th. 14 times more than Slovakia

NATO > Current members > Date 29 March 2004 April 4 1949
Forces in Europe > Artillery 374
Ranked 18th. 20% more than United States
312
Ranked 19th.
Expenditures 1.87% of GDP
Ranked 39th.
4.06% of GDP
Ranked 10th. 2 times more than Slovakia
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.08% of GDP
Ranked 2nd.
4.06% of GDP
Ranked 10th. 4 times more than Slovakia
Weapon holdings per 1000 166.95
Ranked 37th. 23% more than United States
135.24
Ranked 43th.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 None None
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ 79 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 15th.
7.1 billion constant 1990 US$
Ranked 1st. 90 times more than Slovakia

Forces in Europe > Battle Tanks 271
Ranked 17th.
684
Ranked 13th. 3 times more than Slovakia
Employment in arms > Production 25,000
Ranked 22nd.
2.32 million
Ranked 2nd. 93 times more than Slovakia
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 1.09 million
Ranked 66th.
54.61 million
Ranked 2nd. 50 times more than Slovakia
Exports > USD 3 million
Ranked 33th.
6.16 billion
Ranked 1st. 2053 times more than Slovakia

ISAF troops in Afghanistan > 2010-12-14 250
Ranked 21st.
90,000
Ranked 1st. 360 times more than Slovakia
Forces in Europe > Aircraft 71
Ranked 19th.
235
Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Slovakia
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 1.35 million
Ranked 71st.
67.74 million
Ranked 2nd. 50 times more than Slovakia
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 5.85
Ranked 191st.
6.89
Ranked 163th. 18% more than Slovakia

Forces in Europe > Helicopters 19
Ranked 18th.
115
Ranked 6th. 6 times more than Slovakia
Manpower > Availability > Males 1.42 million
Ranked 107th.
72.72 million
Ranked 3rd. 51 times more than Slovakia

Manpower > Military age 18 years of age 18 years of age
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Signature 30 SEP 1996 24 SEP 1996
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 41,544
Ranked 93th.
2.14 million
Ranked 4th. 52 times more than Slovakia
Forces in Europe > Helicopters per million 3.52
Ranked 7th. 9 times more than United States
0.382
Ranked 22nd.
Forces in Europe > ACVs 524
Ranked 18th.
1,397
Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Slovakia
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 31,646
Ranked 125th.
2.16 million
Ranked 5th. 68 times more than Slovakia
Forces in Europe > Artillery per million 69.43
Ranked 8th. 66 times more than United States
1.06
Ranked 25th.
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 None None
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 5.02 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 36th. 4 times more than United States
1.31 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 56th.

Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 14,677.33 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 11th.
23,956.65 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 5th. 63% more than Slovakia

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 201.89
Ranked 22nd. 11% more than United States
181.29
Ranked 50th.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 1.09 million
Ranked 61st.
54.7 million
Ranked 2nd. 50 times more than Slovakia
Employment in arms > Production per 1000 4.65
Ranked 7th.
8.14
Ranked 2nd. 75% more than Slovakia
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 1.17 million
Ranked 103th.
59.41 million
Ranked 3rd. 51 times more than Slovakia

Manpower > Availability > Females 1.39 million
Ranked 100th.
71.64 million
Ranked 3rd. 52 times more than Slovakia

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 1.48 million
Ranked 102nd.
73.6 million
Ranked 3rd. 50 times more than Slovakia

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 5.02 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 36th. 4 times more than United States
1.31 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 57th.

Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 per 1000 7.44
Ranked 68th. 10% more than United States
6.76
Ranked 70th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 250.47
Ranked 30th. 11% more than United States
224.89
Ranked 74th.
Commitment to Development Index (security) 5.5
Ranked 10th. 20% more than United States
4.6
Ranked 16th.
Forces in Europe > Battle Tanks per million 50.27
Ranked 8th. 22 times more than United States
2.29
Ranked 24th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 5.57
Ranked 193th.
6.65
Ranked 159th. 19% more than Slovakia
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 30,219
Ranked 124th.
2.06 million
Ranked 5th. 68 times more than Slovakia
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 1.16 million
Ranked 98th.
59.19 million
Ranked 3rd. 51 times more than Slovakia

ISAF troops in Afghanistan > 2009-12-09 240
Ranked 21st.
45,780
Ranked 1st. 191 times more than Slovakia
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 275.65
Ranked 36th. 11% more than United States
249.05
Ranked 85th.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 1.32 million
Ranked 66th.
67.07 million
Ranked 2nd. 51 times more than Slovakia
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000 7.7
Ranked 102nd. 8% more than United States
7.12
Ranked 107th.
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 40,183
Ranked 61st.
2.04 million
Ranked 3rd. 51 times more than Slovakia
Forces in Europe > ACVs per million 97.4
Ranked 7th. 20 times more than United States
4.82
Ranked 25th.
Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 5.09%
Ranked 32nd.
19.26%
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Slovakia

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 31646 2161727
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 30,219
Ranked 124th.
2.06 million
Ranked 5th. 68 times more than Slovakia
Forces in Europe > Aircraft per million 13.19
Ranked 7th. 16 times more than United States
0.803
Ranked 24th.
Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 245.06
Ranked 22nd. 10% more than United States
222.65
Ranked 51st.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 7.06
Ranked 152nd.
7.19
Ranked 148th. 2% more than Slovakia

Expenditure > % of GDP 1.77%
Ranked 52nd.
4.08%
Ranked 11th. 2 times more than Slovakia

Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 256.4
Ranked 55th. 9% more than United States
235.58
Ranked 92nd.

Personnel > % of total labor force 0.75%
Ranked 96th.
0.99%
Ranked 83th. 32% more than Slovakia

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 5.77
Ranked 196th.
6.83
Ranked 165th. 18% more than Slovakia
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 36,388
Ranked 116th.
2.08 million
Ranked 4th. 57 times more than Slovakia

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 30219 2055685
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 5.57
Ranked 191st.
6.65
Ranked 158th. 19% more than Slovakia
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 215.82
Ranked 39th. 10% more than United States
195.38
Ranked 85th.

Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 262.82
Ranked 62nd. 10% more than United States
239.12
Ranked 119th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 213.97
Ranked 48th. 10% more than United States
194.63
Ranked 73th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 6.73
Ranked 154th.
6.84
Ranked 151st. 2% more than Slovakia

Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 14.68 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 11th.
24.03 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 5th. 64% more than Slovakia

Military expenditure > % of GDP 1.5%
Ranked 65th.
4.64%
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Slovakia

Iraq Coalition casualties 3
Ranked 9th.
2,484
Ranked 1st. 828 times more than Slovakia
Iraq Coalition casualties per million 0.558
Ranked 6th.
8.56
Ranked 1st. 15 times more than Slovakia
Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 0.63%
Ranked 98th.
0.97%
Ranked 71st. 54% more than Slovakia

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 6.67 per 1,000 people
Ranked 172nd.
6.84 per 1,000 people
Ranked 168th. 3% more than Slovakia

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.274 per capita
Ranked 50th. 9% more than United States
0.251 per capita
Ranked 103th.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 7 per 1,000 people
Ranked 169th.
7.2 per 1,000 people
Ranked 165th. 3% more than Slovakia

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 202.52
Ranked 23th. 12% more than United States
181.58
Ranked 48th.

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