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Military Stats: compare key data on South Africa & Sudan

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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."
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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 available for military service > Females age 18-49: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
  • Conventional arms imports > Per $ GDP: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Imports (US$ millions) Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
  • Personnel > % of total labor force: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organization's definition of the economically active population.
  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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 > Females: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Expenditure > % of GDP: Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO definition, which includes all current and capital expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military personnel and social services for personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.)
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > 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.
  • Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000: This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for the country and assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000: . 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.)"
  • 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 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • 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 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.
STAT South Africa Sudan HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 43
Ranked 39th.
72
Ranked 25th. 67% more than South Africa
Armed forces personnel 63,000
Ranked 55th.
104,000
Ranked 41st. 65% more than South Africa
Army > Main battle tanks 168
Ranked 35th.
200
Ranked 31st. 19% more than South Africa
Budget 3.9 US$ BN
Ranked 22nd. 7 times more than Sudan
0.58 US$ BN
Ranked 38th.
Expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.7%
Ranked 52nd.
3%
Ranked 43th. 76% more than South Africa

Global Peace Index 2.29
Ranked 42nd.
3.24
Ranked 5th. 41% more than South Africa

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Military branches South African National Defense Force (SANDF): South African Army, South African Navy (SAN), South African Air Force (SAAF), South African Military Health Services Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF): Land Forces, Navy (includes Marines), Sudanese Air Force (Sikakh al-Jawwiya as-Sudaniya), Popular Defense Forces
Military expenditures 1.7% of GDP
Ranked 12th.
4.2% of GDP
Ranked 9th. 2 times more than South Africa
Military service age and obligation 18 years of age for voluntary military service; women are eligible to serve in noncombat roles; 2-year service obligation 18-33 years of age for male and female compulsory or voluntary military service; 1-2 year service obligation; a requirement that completion of national service was mandatory before entering public or private sector employment has been cancelled
Navy > Aircraft carriers 0.0
Ranked 47th.
0.0
Ranked 41st.
Paramilitary personnel 12,382
Ranked 48th.
17,500
Ranked 41st. 41% more than South Africa
Personnel > Per capita 1.19 per 1,000 people
Ranked 141st.
3.4 per 1,000 people
Ranked 101st. 3 times more than South Africa

Service age and obligation 18 years of age for voluntary military service 18-30 years of age for compulsory military service; 2-year service obligation
War deaths 0.0
Ranked 67th.
999.97
Ranked 9th.

Armed forces personnel > Total 62,000
Ranked 61st.
127,000
Ranked 45th. 2 times more than South Africa

Personnel 56,000
Ranked 68th.
123,000
Ranked 48th. 2 times more than South Africa

Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $67.97
Ranked 23th. 3 times more than Sudan
$20.64
Ranked 17th.
Branches South African National Defense Force (SANDF): South African Army, South African Navy (SAN), South African Air Force (SAAF), Joint Operations Command, Military Intelligence, Military Health Services Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF): Land Forces, Navy, Air Force, Popular Defense Forces; Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA): Land Forces
Military expenditure > Current LCU 35.89 billion
Ranked 44th. 11 times more than Sudan
3.34 billion
Ranked 91st.

Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 482,122
Ranked 23th.
532,030
Ranked 20th. 10% more than South Africa

Expenditures > Dollar figure $3.17 billion
Ranked 11th. 5 times more than Sudan
$587.00 million
Ranked 10th.
Weapon holdings 2.67 million
Ranked 31st. 55% more than Sudan
1.72 million
Ranked 46th.
Armed forces personnel per 1000 1.43
Ranked 121st.
3.75
Ranked 82nd. 3 times more than South Africa
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 529,201
Ranked 20th. 8% more than Sudan
488,679
Ranked 21st.

Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Expenditure > Current LCU 21697250000 103900000000
Personnel per 1000 1.19
Ranked 142nd.
3.89
Ranked 87th. 3 times more than South Africa

Conscription No <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>conscription</a>. <a href=/graph-T/mil_con>Conscription</a> exists (<a href=/encyclopedia/artificial-intelligence>AI</a>).
Armed forces growth -40%
Ranked 110th.
85%
Ranked 24th.
Imports > USD 312 million
Ranked 25th. 3 times more than Sudan
94 million
Ranked 40th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 606 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 8th. 2 times more than Sudan
270 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 19th.

Expenditures 1.7% of GDP
Ranked 46th.
3% of GDP
Ranked 24th. 76% more than South Africa
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.7% of GDP
Ranked 35th.
3% of GDP
Ranked 22nd. 76% more than South Africa
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $14.66 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 49th.
$43.93 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 6th. 3 times more than South Africa
Weapon holdings per 1000 59.47
Ranked 72nd.
60.42
Ranked 70th. 2% more than South Africa
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 None 6840885
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 4.93 million
Ranked 26th.
5.43 million
Ranked 23th. 10% more than South Africa
Exports > USD 95 million
Ranked 18th. 24 times more than Sudan
4 million
Ranked 27th.

Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 10.35 million
Ranked 19th. 25% more than Sudan
8.29 million
Ranked 22nd.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 9.42
Ranked 101st.
14.3
Ranked 1st. 52% more than South Africa

Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $68.42 per capita
Ranked 23th. 4 times more than Sudan
$17.49 per capita
Ranked 18th.
Conventional arms imports $8.00 million
Ranked 76th.
$270.00 million
Ranked 22nd. 34 times more than South Africa
Manpower > Availability > Males 11.62 million
Ranked 26th. 21% more than Sudan
9.64 million
Ranked 33th.

Manpower > Military age 18 years of age 18 years of age
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Signature 24 SEP 1996 10 JUN 2004
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 512,407
Ranked 18th. 16% more than Sudan
442,915
Ranked 21st.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 482,122
Ranked 23th.
532,030
Ranked 20th. 10% more than South Africa
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 None 10411443
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 12.84 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 23th. 46% more than Sudan
8.77 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 24th.

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 102.11
Ranked 134th.
163.39
Ranked 85th. 60% more than South Africa
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 4.61 million
Ranked 27th.
5.65 million
Ranked 20th. 23% more than South Africa
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 6.04 million
Ranked 35th. 8% more than Sudan
5.59 million
Ranked 40th.

Manpower > Availability > Females 11.5 million
Ranked 26th. 23% more than Sudan
9.32 million
Ranked 31st.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 11.87 million
Ranked 27th. 31% more than Sudan
9.03 million
Ranked 33th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 12.92 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 23th. 70% more than Sudan
7.6 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 25th.

Manpower available for military service > Males age 18-49 per 1000 214.57
Ranked 99th.
249.61
Ranked 31st. 16% more than South Africa
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 per 1000 10.49
Ranked 27th.
12.83
Ranked 4th. 22% more than South Africa
Conventional arms imports per capita $0.23
Ranked 83th.
$13.49
Ranked 19th. 59 times more than South Africa
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 9.7
Ranked 93th.
14.37
Ranked 1st. 48% more than South Africa
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 485,017
Ranked 23th.
512,476
Ranked 20th. 6% more than South Africa
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 5.47 million
Ranked 38th.
5.68 million
Ranked 36th. 4% more than South Africa

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 251.39
Ranked 78th.
285.98
Ranked 22nd. 14% more than South Africa

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 7.21 million
Ranked 28th. 30% more than Sudan
5.56 million
Ranked 34th.

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 10.63 million
Ranked 17th. 31% more than Sudan
8.14 million
Ranked 20th.
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000 10.62
Ranked 44th.
13.33
Ranked 5th. 26% more than South Africa
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Females age 18-49 506,078
Ranked 13th. 19% more than Sudan
426,320
Ranked 15th.
Conventional arms imports > Per $ GDP 0.016 per $1,000
Ranked 84th.
3.54 per $1,000
Ranked 10th. 222 times more than South Africa
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 485017 512476
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 482122 532030
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Ratification 30 MAR 1999 10 JUN 2004
Personnel > % of total labor force 0.29%
Ranked 140th.
1.17%
Ranked 73th. 4 times more than South Africa

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 9.92
Ranked 84th.
15.27
Ranked 1st. 54% more than South Africa
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 522,678
Ranked 19th. 11% more than Sudan
469,547
Ranked 22nd.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 123.84
Ranked 178th.
164.11
Ranked 139th. 33% more than South Africa

Conventional arms imports, % of GDP 0.00714%
Ranked 78th.
2.18%
Ranked 7th. 305 times more than South Africa
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 485,017
Ranked 23th.
512,476
Ranked 20th. 6% more than South Africa
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 112.13
Ranked 150th.
166.82
Ranked 115th. 49% more than South Africa

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 9.7
Ranked 92nd.
14.37
Ranked 1st. 48% more than South Africa
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 10.85
Ranked 71st.
14.36
Ranked 3rd. 32% more than South Africa

Expenditure > % of GDP 1.42%
Ranked 68th.
2.26%
Ranked 44th. 59% more than South Africa

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.156 per capita
Ranked 109th.
0.162 per capita
Ranked 100th. 4% more than South Africa

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 10.71 per 1,000 people
Ranked 75th.
11.68 per 1,000 people
Ranked 26th. 9% more than South Africa

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.257 per capita
Ranked 85th.
0.263 per capita
Ranked 70th. 2% more than South Africa

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 10.85 per 1,000 people
Ranked 81st.
12.15 per 1,000 people
Ranked 21st. 12% more than South Africa

Manpower fit for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 95.51
Ranked 104th.
170.07
Ranked 64th. 78% more than South Africa
Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 238.2
Ranked 124th.
283.19
Ranked 24th. 19% more than South Africa

Manpower available for military service > Females age 18-49 per 1000 220.21
Ranked 56th.
244.92
Ranked 23th. 11% more than South Africa
Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 235.72
Ranked 91st.
273.83
Ranked 19th. 16% more than South Africa

Military expenditure > % of GDP 1.48%
Ranked 66th.
4.22%
Ranked 12th. 3 times more than South Africa

Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 0.33%
Ranked 134th.
0.97%
Ranked 72nd. 3 times more than South Africa

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 10.71
Ranked 65th.
13.79
Ranked 2nd. 29% more than South Africa

Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 1.45%
Ranked 48th.
4.45%
Ranked 6th. 3 times more than South Africa
Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 4.81%
Ranked 40th.
52.99%
Ranked 1st. 11 times more than South Africa

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 152.78
Ranked 102nd.
175.98
Ranked 74th. 15% more than South Africa

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