Military expenditures:
0.98% of GDP
(2018)
1.04% of GDP
(2017)
1.08% of GDP
(2016)
1.1% of GDP
(2015)
1.11% of GDP
(2014)
country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data):
120
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Military forces:
South African National Defence Force (SANDF): South African Army (includes Reserve Force), South African Navy (SAN), South African Air Force (SAAF), South African Military Health Services
(2019)
Military service age and obligation:
18-26 years of age for voluntary military service; women are eligible to serve in noncombat roles; 2-year service obligation
(2019)