Taiwan Military Strength
PERSONNEL
Total Population: 22,920,946 [2008]
Population Available: 12,381,733 [2008]
Fit for Military Service: 10,149,083 [2008]
Reaching Military Age Annually: 316,968 [2008]
Active Military Personnel: 290,000 [2008]
Active Military Reserve: 1,653,500 [2008]
Active Paramilitary Units: 22,000 [2008]
ARMY
Total Land-Based Weapons: 2,592
Tanks: 530 [2006]
Armored Personnel Carriers: 650 [2006]
Towed Artillery: 997 [2006]
Self-Propelled Guns: 415 [2006]
Multiple Rocket Launch Systems: 300 [2006]
Anti-Tank Guided Weapons: 1,730 [2006]
Anti-Aircraft Weapons: 400 [2006]
NAVY
Total Navy Ships: 100
Merchant Marine Strength: 102 [2008]
Major Ports and Harbors: 3
Aircraft Carriers: 0 [2008]
Destroyers: 11 [2006]
Submarines: 4 [2006]
Frigates: 21 [2006]
Patrol & Coastal Craft: 127 [2006]
Mine Warfare Craft: 16 [2006]
Amphibious Craft: 39 [2006]
AIR FORCE
Total Aircraft: 479 [2006]
Helicopters: 284 [2003]
Serviceable Airports: 41 [2007]
FINANCES (USD)
Defense Budget: $10,500,000,000 [2008]
Foreign Exch. & Gold: $275,000,000,000 [2007]
Purchasing Power: $698,600,000,000 [2007]
OIL
Oil Production: 600 bbl/day [2007]
Oil Consumption: 816,700 bbl/day [2006]
Proven Oil Reserves: 3,000,000 bbl [2007]
LOGISTICAL
Labor Force: 10,710,000 [2007]
Roadways: 40,262 km
Railways: 1,588 km
GEOGRAPHIC
Waterways: 3,720 km
Coastline: 1,566 km
Square Land Area: 35,980 km
Sources: US Library of Congress; Central Intelligence Agency
Last Updated: 2/12/2009
PERSONNEL
Total Population: 22,920,946 [2008]
Population Available: 12,381,733 [2008]
Fit for Military Service: 10,149,083 [2008]
Reaching Military Age Annually: 316,968 [2008]
Active Military Personnel: 290,000 [2008]
Active Military Reserve: 1,653,500 [2008]
Active Paramilitary Units: 22,000 [2008]
ARMY
Total Land-Based Weapons: 2,592
Tanks: 530 [2006]
Armored Personnel Carriers: 650 [2006]
Towed Artillery: 997 [2006]
Self-Propelled Guns: 415 [2006]
Multiple Rocket Launch Systems: 300 [2006]
Anti-Tank Guided Weapons: 1,730 [2006]
Anti-Aircraft Weapons: 400 [2006]
NAVY
Total Navy Ships: 100
Merchant Marine Strength: 102 [2008]
Major Ports and Harbors: 3
Aircraft Carriers: 0 [2008]
Destroyers: 11 [2006]
Submarines: 4 [2006]
Frigates: 21 [2006]
Patrol & Coastal Craft: 127 [2006]
Mine Warfare Craft: 16 [2006]
Amphibious Craft: 39 [2006]
AIR FORCE
Total Aircraft: 479 [2006]
Helicopters: 284 [2003]
Serviceable Airports: 41 [2007]
FINANCES (USD)
Defense Budget: $10,500,000,000 [2008]
Foreign Exch. & Gold: $275,000,000,000 [2007]
Purchasing Power: $698,600,000,000 [2007]
OIL
Oil Production: 600 bbl/day [2007]
Oil Consumption: 816,700 bbl/day [2006]
Proven Oil Reserves: 3,000,000 bbl [2007]
LOGISTICAL
Labor Force: 10,710,000 [2007]
Roadways: 40,262 km
Railways: 1,588 km
GEOGRAPHIC
Waterways: 3,720 km
Coastline: 1,566 km
Square Land Area: 35,980 km
Sources: US Library of Congress; Central Intelligence Agency
Last Updated: 2/12/2009
