Short facts about the military of Iran

Military branches:

Islamic Republic of Iran regular forces (includes Ground Forces, Navy, Air and Air Defense Forces), Revolutionary Guards (includes Ground, Air, Navy, Qods, and Basij-mobilization-forces), Law Enforcement Forces

Military manpower - military age:

21 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  18,319,328 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  10,872,407 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  823,040 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$5.787 billion (FY98/99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.9% (FY98/99)

Source: World Factbook