Military expenditures:
3.5% of GDP
(2018 est.)
3.1% of GDP
(2017)
3.06% of GDP
(2016)
3.12% of GDP
(2015)
3.13% of GDP
(2014)
country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data):
18
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Military forces:
Military Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Militares de Colombia): National Army (Ejercito Nacional), Republic of Colombia Navy (Armada Republica de Colombia, ARC, includes Naval Aviation, Naval Infantry (Infanteria de Marina, IM), and Coast Guard), Colombian Air Force (Fuerza Aerea de Colombia, FAC); Colombian National Police (civilian force that is part of the Ministry of Defense)
(2019)
Military service age and obligation:
18-24 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; service obligation is 18 months
(2012)
