Short facts about the military of Belize

Military branches:

Belize Defense Force (includes Army, Maritime Wing, Air Wing, and Volunteer Guard)

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  62,698 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  37,174 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  2,847 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$17 million (FY98/99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.4% (FY98/99)

Source: World Factbook