The following table shows the maximum size of program divisions and sections.
| Object | Maximum Size |
|---|---|
| Total | No limit |
| Data Division | 2GB-1 (Native COBOL), 4GB (JVM COBOL) |
| Local-Storage Section | Platform specific |
| Procedure Division | 16MB per segment |
| Number of sections, paragraphs and labels in Procedure Division | 65535 (64KB) |