Short facts about the military of Libya

Military branches:

Army, Navy, Air and Air Defense Command

Military manpower - military age:

17 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  1,459,400 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  866,012 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  61,694 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$1.3 billion (FY99/00)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

3.9% (FY99/00)

Source: World Factbook