Military Metrics
Comprehensive military data including force structure, defense spending, personnel, equipment, and service requirements from CIA World Factbook and World Bank.
Available Metrics
Military Forces
Structure and composition of military and security forces
Source: CIA World Factbook
Personnel Strength
Active duty military personnel by service branch
Source: CIA World Factbook
Military Expenditure (USD)
Defense spending in current US dollars
Source: World Bank
Military Expenditure (% of GDP)
Defense spending as percentage of gross domestic product
Source: World Bank
Military Expenditure History
Historical defense spending percentages from CIA data
Source: CIA World Factbook
Military Deployments
Overseas military personnel and deployments
Source: CIA World Factbook
Military Equipment
Equipment inventories and acquisition sources
Source: CIA World Factbook
Service Age & Obligation
Military service requirements and conscription policies
Source: CIA World Factbook
About Military Data
Military metrics provide insights into national defense capabilities, spending priorities, and force structures. The data combines:
- CIA World Factbook 2020: Detailed descriptive data on military forces, structure, personnel, deployments, equipment, and service requirements.
- World Bank: Time-series data on military expenditure in USD and as percentage of GDP for comparative analysis.
Note: CIA Factbook data reflects 2020 information. For time-series expenditure data, see World Bank metrics which are updated annually.