Military expenditures: Military branches: Military service age and obligation:
2.17% of GDP (2016)
2.09% of GDP (2015)
1.95% of GDP (2014)
1.91% of GDP (2013)
1.9% of GDP (2012)
country comparison to the world: 47
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Estonian Defense Forces (Eesti Kaitsevagi): Ground Forces (Maavagi), Navy (Merevagi), Air Force (Ohuvagi), Reserves (Kaitseliit) (2016)
18-27 for compulsory military or governmental service, conscript service requirement 8-11 months depending on education; NCOs, reserve officers, and specialists serve 11 months (2016)