Short facts about the military of Madagascar

Military branches:

Popular Armed Forces (includes Intervention Forces, Development Forces, Aeronaval Forces - includes Navy and Air Force), Gendarmerie, Presidential Security Regiment

Military manpower - military age:

20 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  3,640,554 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  2,159,767 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  153,856 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$29 million (FY94)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1% (FY94)

Source: World Factbook