Chad: Armed forces

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 Chad

Armed forces personnel

 Latest value 45,000
 Year 2020
 Measure people
 Data availability 1985 - 2020
 Average 36,171
 Min - Max 12,200 - 50,000
 Source International Institute for Strategic Studies
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The latest value from 2020 is 45000 people, unchanged from 45000 people in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 162240 people, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Chad from 1985 to 2020 is 36171 people. The minimum value, 12200 people, was reached in 1985 while the maximum of 50000 people was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Chad: Armed forces
 2020 45,000
 2019 45,000
 2018 32,850
 2017 35,000
 2016 39,850
 2015 39,850
 2014 39,850
 2013 34,850




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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