Military expenditures:
8.78% of GDP
(2018)
10.25% of GDP
(2017)
9.87% of GDP
(2016)
13.33% of GDP
(2015)
10.68% of GDP
(2014)
country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data):
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[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Military forces:
Ministry of Defense: Royal Saudi Land Forces, Royal Saudi Naval Forces (includes marines, special forces, naval aviation), Royal Saudi Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, Royal Saudi Strategic Missiles Force; Ministry of the National Guard (SANG); Ministry of Interior: Border Guard, Facilities Security Force
(2019)
note: SANG (also known as the White Army) is a land force separate from the Ministry of Defense that is responsible for internal security, protecting the royal family, and external defense
Military service age and obligation:
17 is the legal minimum age for voluntary military service; no conscription; in 2018, women were allowed to serve as soldiers in the internal security services under certain requirements
(2018)
