NATO Countries That Have Mandatory Military Service

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February 28, 2023 9:59 am

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6. Lithuania
> Military conscription stipulations: 9 months of service, lottery system
> Eligible demographic cohort: Men ages 19-26
> NATO membership status: Joined in 2004
> 2021 military spending: $1.2 billion (2.0% of GDP)
> Population: 2,800,839

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7. Norway
> Military conscription stipulations: 19 months of service, selective conscription
> Eligible demographic cohort: Men and women ages 19-35
> NATO membership status: Joined in 1949
> 2021 military spending: $8.3 billion (1.8% of GDP)
> Population: 5,408,320

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8. Sweden
> Military conscription stipulations: 9-12 months of service, selective conscription
> Eligible demographic cohort: Men and women ages 18-47
> NATO membership status: Aspiring
> 2021 military spending: $7.9 billion (1.3% of GDP)
> Population: 10,415,811

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9. Turkey
> Military conscription stipulations: 6-12 months of service
> Eligible demographic cohort: Men ages 20-41 (some exemptions apply)
> NATO membership status: Joined in 1952
> 2021 military spending: $15.5 billion (2.1% of GDP)
> Population: 84,775,404

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10. Ukraine
> Military conscription stipulations: 12-18 months of service
> Eligible demographic cohort: Citizens age 20-27 (gender not specified)
> NATO membership status: Aspiring
> 2021 military spending: $5.9 billion (3.2% of GDP)
> Population: 43,792,855

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