Short facts about the military of Ecuador

Military branches:

Army (Ejercito Ecuatoriano), Navy (Armada Ecuatoriana, includes Marines), Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana), National Police (Policia Nacional)

Military manpower - military age:

20 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  3,382,567 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  2,280,899 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  132,978 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$720 million (FY98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

3.4% (FY98)

Source: World Factbook