17 years of age for voluntary military service; 15 years of age for NCOs, technicians, and cadets; no conscription (2008)

Manpower available for military service:

males age 16-49: 210,938

females age 16-49: 170,471 (2008 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:

males age 16-49: 171,004

females age 16-49: 144,555 (2009 est.)

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:

male: 6,612

female: 6,499 (2009 est.)