Estonia: Armed forces

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 Estonia

Armed forces personnel

 Latest value 7,000
 Year 2020
 Measure people
 Data availability 1992 - 2020
 Average 6,339
 Min - Max 3,000 - 8,100
 Source International Institute for Strategic Studies
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The latest value from 2020 is 7000 people, unchanged from 7000 people in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 162240 people, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Estonia from 1992 to 2020 is 6339 people. The minimum value, 3000 people, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 8100 people was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Estonia: Armed forces
 2020 7,000
 2019 7,000
 2018 6,700
 2017 6,000
 2016 6,400
 2015 6,400
 2014 5,750
 2013 5,750




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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