Short facts about the military of France

Military branches:

Army (includes Marines), Navy (includes Naval Air), Air Force (includes Air Defense), National Gendarmerie

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  14,573,199 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  12,127,793 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  390,064 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$39.831 billion (FY97)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.5% (FY97)

Source: World Factbook