Short facts about the military of Bulgaria

Military branches:

Army, Navy, Air and Air Defense Forces, Civil Defense Forces, Internal Troops

Military manpower - military age:

19 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  1,891,498 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  1,581,697 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  56,104 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$344 million (FY00)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.4% (FY00)

Source: World Factbook