Short facts about the military of Portugal

Military branches:

Army, Navy (includes Marines), Air Force, National Republican Guard

Military manpower - military age:

20 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  2,530,466 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  2,030,759 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  71,404 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$2.458 billion (FY97)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.6% (FY97)

Source: World Factbook