Military expenditures: Military branches: Military service age and obligation:
0.63% of GDP (2016)
0.57% of GDP (2015)
0.54% of GDP (2014)
0.53% of GDP (2013)
0.56% of GDP (2012)
country comparison to the world: 137
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Armed Forces: Army (also called the National Guard, GN), Cabo Verde Coast Guard (Guardia Costeira de Cabo Verde, GCCV, includes naval infantry) (2013)
18-35 years of age for male and female selective compulsory military service; 2-years conscript service obligation; 17 years of age for voluntary service (with parental consent) (2013)