Military of Laos

Military branches: Lao People's Army (LPA; includes militia element), Lao People's Navy (LPN; includes riverine element), Air Force, National Police Department

Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 1,365,027 (2002 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 734,945 (2002 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 64,437 (2002 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $55 million (FY98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 4.2% (FY96/97)

See also : Laos