Short facts about the military of Yemen

Military branches:

Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Air Defense Forces, Presidential Guards, paramilitary (includes Police)

Military manpower - military age:

14 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  4,103,093 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  2,303,257 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  238,690 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$414 million (FY99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

7.6% (FY99)

Source: World Factbook