Armenia: Armed forces
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| Armenia |
Armed forces personnel |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 47,000 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | people |
| Data availability | 1992 - 2020 |
| Average | 47,815 |
| Min - Max | 20,000 - 61,000 |
| Source | International Institute for Strategic Studies |
The latest value from 2020 is 47000 people, a decline from 49000 people in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 162240 people, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Armenia from 1992 to 2020 is 47815 people. The minimum value, 20000 people, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 61000 people was recorded in 1995.
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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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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 0.80 | 2022 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Military spending, percent of GDP | 4.32 | 2022 | percent |
| Military spending, percent of government spending | 16.00 | 2022 | percent |
| Armed forces | 47,000 | 2020 | people |
| Armed forces, percent of labor force | 3.39 | 2020 | percent |
| Arms exports | 4.00 | 2006 | million U.S. dollars |
| Arms imports | 27.00 | 2022 | dollars |