Short facts about the military of Belarus

Military branches:

Army, Air Force, Air Defense Force, Interior Ministry Troops, Border Guards

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  2,729,956 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  2,138,743 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  86,396 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$156 million (FY98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.2% (FY98)

Source: World Factbook