Short facts about the military of Laos

Military branches:

Lao People's Army (LPA; includes riverine element), Air Force, National Police Department

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  1,319,537 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  710,627 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  64,437 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$55 million (FY98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

4.2% (FY96/97)

Source: World Factbook