Short facts about the military of Sri Lanka

Military branches:

Army, Navy, Air Force, Police Force

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  5,304,323 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  4,119,511 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  193,522 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$719 million (FY98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

4.2% (FY98)

Source: World Factbook