Short facts about the military of Taiwan

Military branches:

Army, Navy (includes Marines), Air Force, Coastal Patrol and Defense Command, Armed Forces Reserve Command, Combined Service Forces

Military manpower - military age:

19 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  6,575,689 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  5,025,856 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  198,766 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$8.042 billion (FY98/99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.8% (FY98/99)

Source: World Factbook