Short facts about the military of Burma

Military branches:

Army, Navy, Air Force

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  12,050,964 females age 15-49:  12,070,017 note:  both sexes liable for military service (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  6,425,514 females age 15-49:  6,419,677 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  470,667 females:  479,691 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$39 million (FY97/98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.1% (FY97/98)

Source: World Factbook