Iran Military 2001

Military branches: Islamic Republic of Iran regular forces (includes Ground Forces, Navy, Air and Air Defense Forces), Revolutionary Guards (includes Ground, Air, Navy, Qods, and Basij-mobilization-forces), Law Enforcement Forces

Military manpower - military age: 21 years of age

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 18,319,328 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 10,872,407 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 823,040 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $5.787 billion (FY98/99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2.9% (FY98/99)

NOTE: The information regarding Iran on this page is re-published from the 2001 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Iran Military 2001 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Iran Military 2001 should be addressed to the CIA.