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Reaching military age is an important factor when it comes to the future of a country's military force. Countries with higher populations and birth rates are indeed in advantage, but how many people are actually old enough to join the military each year? This is what you're about to find out.
In this gallery, we compile a list of the 30 countries where more people will reach military age. Enlistment age varies depending on the country, but for the vast majority it's 18.
Every year, around 752,360 people in Algeria reach military age. The country has 610,000 military personnel, but 19,185,169 Algerians are fit for service, if for example the country enters a conflict and it needs people to fight.
The UK has 753,050 people reaching military age annually. Military personnel numbers are pretty high for a relatively small country, at 1,108,860, with 924,000 in reserve.
Nepal has 778,060 people reaching military age per year. The country has 110,000 military personnel and 15,000 paramilitary personnel.
The population reaching military age annually in Germany is 841,191. The European nation has a total population of just over 84 million, with 30,955,829 citizens fit for service.
There are around 842,553 Afghans reaching military age annually. The country has a relatively small military force of 80,000.
The country has a total population of just over 49 million. Every year, around 843,002 Colombians reach military age.
The population reaching military age annually in the East African nation is 931,942. Kenya has 14,037,377 people fit for service.
Uganda has a rather small active military force of 55,000, but every year around 985,661 can potentially become new recruits.
The South African population reaching military age annually is 1,027,525. The country has 14,989,776 people fit for service and 150,585 military personnel.
Annually, 1,035,489 reach military age in Myanmar. The nation has 150,000 active military personnel, as well as 55,000 in paramilitary roles.
Japan ranks in the top ten of the world's strongest military forces. The nation has 1,108,818 people reaching military age annually.
Thailand has a total population of nearly 70 million, 27,968,399 of which are fit for service. The country has around 1,118,736 citizens reaching military age every year.
Russia is among the top military powers in the world and currently involved in a conflict. With regards to people being old enough to join the military, the country counts with 1,267,387 annually.
The population reaching military age annually in Sudan is 1,312,149. The nation has 194,500 military personnel, 17,500 in paramilitary roles, and 85,000 in reserve.
Iran counts with 1,180,000 active military personnel and 220,000 in paramilitary roles. Around 1,414,191 Iranians reach military age each year.
Turkey is among the top ten strongest military powers. Every year, around 1,430,032 people reach military age.
Egypt has 1,668,709 citizens reaching military age per year. The country currently has 1,220,000 active military personnel.
The Vietnamese population reaching military age annually is 1,797,903. There are currently 5,850,000 people serving as military personnel.
The country has a total of 1,385,000 military personnel. Every year, around 2,128,987 people become old enough to join the military.
Mexico has a total population of just over 130 million, 2,222,579 of those are reaching military age. The country has 49,811,912 people fit for service.
The population reaching military age annually in the DRC is 2,538,867. The African nation has 31,389,623 people fit for service.
Ethiopia has a total military personnel of 162,000 and no paramilitary or reserve roles. As for those who reach the country's military age annually, the figure is 2,726,657.
Every year, around 3,205,246 Bengalis become old enough to serve their country. The country has a total of 6,963,000 military personnel.
The South American nation has a population over 220 million, 88,680,759 of which are fit for service. As for the population reaching military age annually, it's 3,520,824.
The African country has a total population of around 236.7 million and an active military force of 230,000. Around 4,261,448 Nigerians reach military age each year.
The US tops the rank when it comes to military strength and defense budget. Annually, the population reaching military age is 4,445,524.
The population reaching military age annually in Indonesia is 4,786,562. The country has 114,595,923 people fit for service.
Pakistan has a total military force of 1,704,000 people. Each year 4,794,908 citizens become eligible to join the military.
With a total population of around 1.42 billion, China has many people reaching military age. Annually, 9,810,606 people in China are old enough to join the military.
The top spot goes to India, with a total of 23,955,181 people reaching military age per year. The nation has a population of around 1.41 billion.
Sources: (Global Firepower) (24/7 Wall St.)
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Reaching military age is an important factor when it comes to the future of a country's military force. Countries with higher populations and birth rates are indeed in advantage, but how many people are actually old enough to join the military each year? This is what you're about to find out.
In this gallery, we compile a list of the 30 countries where more people will reach military age. Enlistment age varies depending on the country, but for the vast majority it's 18.