Military expenditures:
1.03% of GDP
(2018)
0.9% of GDP
(2017)
0.92% of GDP
(2016)
0.95% of GDP
(2015)
0.93% of GDP
(2014)
country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data):
115
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Military forces:
Armed Force of El Salvador (Fuerza Armada de El Salvador, FAES): Army of El Salvador (Ejercito de El Salvador, ES), Navy of El Salvador (Fuerza Naval de El Salvador, FNES), Salvadoran Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Salvadorena, FAS)
(2019)
note: supporting the National Police in countering gang violence and drug trafficking is a primary mission for the Armed Forces of El Salvador
Military service age and obligation:
18 years of age for selective compulsory military service; 16-22 years of age for voluntary male or female service; service obligation is 12 months, with 11 months for officers and NCOs
(2012)
