Peru Military Profile 2013

Military branches

Peruvian Army (Ejercito Peruano), Peruvian Navy (Marina de Guerra del Peru, MGP (includes naval air, naval infantry, and Coast Guard)), Air Force of Peru (Fuerza Aerea del Peru, FAP) (2011)

Military service age and obligation

18-50 years of age for male and 18-45 years of age for female voluntary military service; no conscription (2012)

Manpower available for military service

males age 16-49: 7,385,588
females age 16-49: 7,727,623 (2010 est.)

Manpower fit for military service

males age 16-49: 5,788,629
females age 16-49: 6,565,097 (2010 est.)

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually

male: 304,094
female: 298,447 (2010 est.)

Military expenditures

1.5% of GDP (2006)