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  • Air force > Combat aircraft: Number of fighter aircrafts (fixed wing aircrafts with combat capability).
  • Armed forces personnel: Total armed forces (2000)
  • Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
  • Budget: Annual defense budget in billion USD.
  • Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is comprised of 22 indicators in the three categories ongoing domestic or international conflicts; societal safety; and security and militarization. A low index value indicates a peaceful and safe country.
  • Military 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.
  • Navy > Corvette warships: Number of corvettes.
  • Navy > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
  • Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.

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  • Personnel > Per capita: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
  • War deaths: Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Typically, battle-related deaths occur in warfare involving the armed forces of the warring parties. This includes traditional battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities, and all kinds of bombardments of military units, cities, and villages, etc. The targets are usually the military itself and its installations or state institutions and state representatives, but there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in crossfire, in indiscriminate bombings, etc. All deaths--military as well as civilian--incurred in such situations, are counted as battle-related deaths."
  • Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
  • Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
  • Personnel: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.
  • 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$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Military expenditures > Percent of GDP: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
  • Conventional arms > Exports: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ 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
  • Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths: Amount of citizens from each country who were killed in the 2002 Bali bombings. In all, 202 people were killed.
  • Weapon holdings per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services.
  • Exports > USD: Arms transfers cover the supply of military weapons through sales, aid, gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships designed for military use. Excluded are transfers of other military equipment such as small arms and light weapons, trucks, small artillery, ammunition, support equipment, technology transfers, and other services."
  • Conventional arms > Exports per capita: Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Exports (US$ 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.
  • Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths per million people: Amount of citizens from each country who were killed in the 2002 Bali bombings. In all, 202 people were killed. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
  • 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 > 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 > 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 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.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000: The number of males aged 15-49 fit for military service. This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Manpower > Availability > 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.
  • 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 > 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 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.
  • Personnel > % of total labor force: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organization's definition of the economically active population.
  • Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.)
  • 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
  • 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 > Availability > Females per 1000: . Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
STAT South Africa Sweden HISTORY
Air force > Combat aircraft 43
Ranked 39th.
138
Ranked 12th. 3 times more than South Africa
Armed forces personnel 63,000
Ranked 55th. 19% more than Sweden
53,000
Ranked 65th.
Army > Main battle tanks 168
Ranked 35th. 5% more than Sweden
160
Ranked 36th.

Budget 3.9 US$ BN
Ranked 22nd.
6.7 US$ BN
Ranked 13th. 72% more than South Africa
Global Peace Index 2.29
Ranked 42nd. 74% more than Sweden
1.32
Ranked 25th.

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 Swedish Armed Forces (Forsvarsmakten): Army (Armen), Royal Swedish Navy (Marinen), Swedish Air Force (Svenska Flygvapnet)
Military expenditures 1.7% of GDP
Ranked 12th. 13% more than Sweden
1.5% of GDP
Ranked 23th.
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 18-47 years of age for male and female voluntary military service; Swedish citizenship required; service obligation: 7.5 months (Army), 7-15 months (Navy), 8-12 months (Air Force); the Swedish Parliament has abolished compulsory military service, with exclusively voluntary recruitment as of July 2010; conscription remains an option in emergencies; after completing initial service, soldiers have a reserve commitment until age 47
Navy > Aircraft carriers 0.0
Ranked 47th.
0.0
Ranked 53th.
Navy > Corvette warships 0.0
Ranked 42nd.
9
Ranked 6th.
Navy > Submarines 3
Ranked 16th.
5
Ranked 7th. 67% more than South Africa
Paramilitary personnel 12,382
Ranked 48th. 15 times more than Sweden
800
Ranked 103th.
Personnel > Per capita 1.19 per 1,000 people
Ranked 141st.
3.17 per 1,000 people
Ranked 103th. 3 times more than South Africa

Service age and obligation 18 years of age for voluntary military service 19 years of age for compulsory military service; conscript service obligation: 7-15 months (Navy), 8-12 months (Air Force); after completing initial service, soldiers have a reserve commitment until age 47
War deaths 0.0
Ranked 67th.
0.0
Ranked 72nd.

Expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.7%
Ranked 52nd. 13% more than Sweden
1.5%
Ranked 59th.

Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Armed forces personnel > Total 62,000
Ranked 61st. 4 times more than Sweden
17,600
Ranked 104th.

Personnel 56,000
Ranked 68th. 96% more than Sweden
28,600
Ranked 89th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure per capita $67.97
Ranked 23th.
$637.01
Ranked 5th. 9 times more than South Africa

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 Swedish Armed Forces (Forsvarsmakten): Army (Armen), Royal Swedish Navy (Marinen), Swedish Air Force (Svenska Flygvapnet)
Military expenditure > Current LCU 35.89 billion
Ranked 44th.
40.31 billion
Ranked 42nd. 12% more than South Africa

Manpower reaching military age annually > Males 482,122
Ranked 23th. 9 times more than Sweden
54,960
Ranked 101st.

Expenditures > Dollar figure $3.17 billion
Ranked 11th.
$5.73 billion
Ranked 8th. 81% more than South Africa

Weapon holdings 2.67 million
Ranked 31st. 36% more than Sweden
1.97 million
Ranked 41st.
Armed forces personnel per 1000 1.43
Ranked 121st.
5.97
Ranked 44th. 4 times more than South Africa
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males 529,201
Ranked 20th. 8 times more than Sweden
64,605
Ranked 97th.

Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Expenditure > Current LCU 21697250000 41614000000
Personnel per 1000 1.19
Ranked 142nd.
3.17
Ranked 103th. 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.
Armed forces growth -40%
Ranked 110th. Twice as much as Sweden
-20%
Ranked 90th.
Imports > USD 312 million
Ranked 25th. 15 times more than Sweden
21 million
Ranked 59th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ 606 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 8th. 6 times more than Sweden
104 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 36th.

Expenditures 1.7% of GDP
Ranked 46th. 13% more than Sweden
1.5% of GDP
Ranked 49th.
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.7% of GDP
Ranked 35th. 13% more than Sweden
1.5% of GDP
Ranked 44th.
Conventional arms > Exports $35.00 million
Ranked 24th.
$260.00 million
Ranked 9th. 7 times more than South Africa
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP $14.66 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 49th.
$16.36 per 1,000 $ of GDP
Ranked 43th. 12% more than South Africa

Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths 2
Ranked 16th.
6
Ranked 6th. 3 times more than South Africa
Weapon holdings per 1000 59.47
Ranked 72nd.
221.45
Ranked 30th. 4 times more than South Africa
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49 None 1650432
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ 39 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 20th.
592 million constant 1990 US$
Ranked 8th. 15 times more than South Africa

Employment in arms > Production 40,000
Ranked 17th. 43% more than Sweden
28,000
Ranked 21st.
Exports > USD 95 million
Ranked 18th.
380 million
Ranked 12th. 4 times more than South Africa

Conventional arms > Exports per capita $0.99
Ranked 26th.
$30.38
Ranked 4th. 31 times more than South Africa
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people 9.42
Ranked 101st. 63% more than Sweden
5.78
Ranked 195th.

Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita $68.42 per capita
Ranked 23th.
$637.12 per capita
Ranked 5th. 9 times more than South Africa

Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths per million people 0.0439
Ranked 16th.
0.672
Ranked 3rd. 15 times more than South Africa
Conventional arms imports $8.00 million
Ranked 76th.
$13.00 million
Ranked 68th. 63% more than South Africa
Manpower > Availability > Males 11.62 million
Ranked 26th. 6 times more than Sweden
2.05 million
Ranked 88th.

Manpower > Military age 18 years of age 19 years of age
Conventional arms > Exports > Per $ GDP 0.071 per $1,000
Ranked 23th.
1.02 per $1,000
Ranked 9th. 14 times more than South Africa
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Signature 24 SEP 1996 24 SEP 1996
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 512,407
Ranked 18th. 9 times more than Sweden
58,724
Ranked 84th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males 482,122
Ranked 23th. 9 times more than Sweden
54,960
Ranked 101st.
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49 None 1996764
Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 12.84 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 23th. 11% more than Sweden
11.52 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 24th.

Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 831.77 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 25th.
65,602.55 constant 1990 US$ per 1
Ranked 1st. 79 times more than South Africa

Employment in arms > Production per 1000 0.891
Ranked 27th.
3.15
Ranked 11th. 4 times more than South Africa
Manpower > Availability > Females 11.5 million
Ranked 26th. 6 times more than Sweden
1.98 million
Ranked 83th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males 6.04 million
Ranked 35th. 4 times more than Sweden
1.7 million
Ranked 77th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 11.87 million
Ranked 27th. 6 times more than Sweden
2.06 million
Ranked 86th.

Arms imports > Constant 1990 US$ > Per capita 12.92 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 23th. 12% more than Sweden
11.53 constant 1990 US$ per c
Ranked 24th.

Conventional arms imports per capita $0.23
Ranked 83th.
$1.52
Ranked 63th. 7 times more than South Africa
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people 9.7
Ranked 93th. 74% more than Sweden
5.57
Ranked 192nd.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females 485,017
Ranked 23th. 9 times more than Sweden
52,275
Ranked 104th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females 5.47 million
Ranked 38th. 3 times more than Sweden
1.64 million
Ranked 73th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 7.21 million
Ranked 28th. 4 times more than Sweden
1.8 million
Ranked 73th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 per 1000 251.39
Ranked 78th. 10% more than Sweden
228.14
Ranked 130th.

Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49 per 1000 10.62
Ranked 44th. 65% more than Sweden
6.42
Ranked 120th.
Conventional arms imports > Per $ GDP 0.016 per $1,000
Ranked 84th.
0.051 per $1,000
Ranked 79th. 3 times more than South Africa
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 per 1000 152.78
Ranked 102nd.
199.39
Ranked 47th. 31% more than South Africa

Manpower > Availability > Males per 1000 238.2
Ranked 124th. 7% more than Sweden
222.66
Ranked 163th.

Manpower > Fit for military service > Females per 1000 112.13
Ranked 150th.
177.65
Ranked 110th. 58% more than South Africa

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females per 1000 10.71
Ranked 65th. 62% more than Sweden
6.63
Ranked 157th.

Military expenditure > % of GDP 1.48%
Ranked 66th. 14% more than Sweden
1.3%
Ranked 76th.

Armed forces personnel > % of total labor force 0.33%
Ranked 134th.
0.35%
Ranked 128th. 6% more than South Africa

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.156 per capita
Ranked 109th.
0.203 per capita
Ranked 43th. 30% more than South Africa

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita 10.71 per 1,000 people
Ranked 75th. 59% more than Sweden
6.76 per 1,000 people
Ranked 169th.

Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita 0.257 per capita
Ranked 85th. 11% more than Sweden
0.232 per capita
Ranked 142nd.

Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita 10.85 per 1,000 people
Ranked 81st. 52% more than Sweden
7.14 per 1,000 people
Ranked 167th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people 9.92
Ranked 84th. 65% more than Sweden
6.03
Ranked 185th.
Personnel > % of total labor force 0.29%
Ranked 140th.
0.61%
Ranked 107th. 2 times more than South Africa

Manpower > Fit for military service > Males per 1000 123.84
Ranked 178th.
184.29
Ranked 119th. 49% more than South Africa

Conventional arms imports, % of GDP 0.00714%
Ranked 78th. 34% more than Sweden
0.00532%
Ranked 81st.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females 522,678
Ranked 19th. 9 times more than Sweden
61,110
Ranked 96th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females 485,017
Ranked 23th. 9 times more than Sweden
52,275
Ranked 104th.
Arms > Exports > Constant 1990 US$ per capita 0.826 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 25th.
65.56 constant 1990 US$
Ranked 1st. 79 times more than South Africa

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people 9.7
Ranked 92nd. 74% more than Sweden
5.57
Ranked 190th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males per 1000 10.85
Ranked 71st. 55% more than Sweden
7.01
Ranked 153th.

Expenditure > % of GDP 1.42%
Ranked 68th.
1.56%
Ranked 60th. 10% more than South Africa

Conventional arms > Exports, % of GDP 0.0312%
Ranked 21st.
0.106%
Ranked 12th. 3 times more than South Africa
Expenditures > Dollar figure, % of GDP 1.45%
Ranked 48th.
1.58%
Ranked 40th. 9% more than South Africa

Expenditure > % of central government expenditure 4.81%
Ranked 40th. 12% more than Sweden
4.31%
Ranked 46th.

Manpower > Availability > Females per 1000 235.72
Ranked 91st. 10% more than Sweden
214.82
Ranked 130th.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female 485017 52275
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male 482122 54960
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty > Signatures and Ratifications > Ratification 30 MAR 1999 02 DEC 1998

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