Short facts about the military of Vietnam

Military branches:

People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) (includes Ground Forces, Navy, and Air Force), Coast Guard

Military manpower - military age:

17 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  21,704,588 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  13,673,438 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  961,124 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$650 million (FY98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.5% (FY98)

Source: World Factbook