Short facts about the military of Italy

Military branches:

Army, Navy, Air Force, Carabinieri

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  14,248,674 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  12,244,166 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  304,369 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$20.7 billion (FY00/01)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.7% (FY00/01)

Source: World Factbook