Slovakia: Armed forces

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 Slovakia

Armed forces personnel

 Latest value 18,000
 Year 2020
 Measure people
 Data availability 1993 - 2020
 Average 26,227
 Min - Max 15,799 - 51,000
 Source International Institute for Strategic Studies
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The latest value from 2020 is 18000 people, an increase from 16000 people in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 162240 people, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Slovakia from 1993 to 2020 is 26227 people. The minimum value, 15799 people, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 51000 people was recorded in 1995. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Slovakia: Armed forces
 2020 18,000
 2019 16,000
 2018 15,850
 2017 16,000
 2016 15,850
 2015 15,850
 2014 15,850
 2013 15,850




Definition: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.

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