Short facts about the military of Nepal

Military branches:

Royal Nepalese Army (includes Royal Nepalese Army Air Service), Nepalese Police Force

Military manpower - military age:

17 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  6,295,990 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  3,272,077 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  292,589 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$44 million (FY96/97)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

0.9% (FY96/97)

Source: World Factbook