Maldives: Armed forces

The latest value from 2000 is 5000 people, unchanged from 5000 people in 1999. In comparison, the world average is 173927 people, based on data from 166 countries. Historically, the average for the Maldives from 1998 to 2000 is 5000 people. The minimum value, 5000 people, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 5000 people was recorded in 1998. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.