Republic of the Congo: Armed forces

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 Republic of the Congo

Armed forces personnel

 Latest value 12,000
 Year 2020
 Measure people
 Data availability 1985 - 2020
 Average 11,856
 Min - Max 0 - 16,700
 Source International Institute for Strategic Studies
The latest value from 2020 is 12000 people, an increase from 0 people in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 162240 people, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 1985 to 2020 is 11856 people. The minimum value, 0 people, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 16700 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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Republic of the Congo - Armed forces - Recent values chart

Historical series
Republic of the Congo - Armed forces - historical chart - 1985-2020




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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 Military spending 0.27 2022 billion U.S. dollars
 Military spending, percent of GDP 1.85 2022 percent
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 Armed forces, percent of labor force 0.54 2020 percent
 Arms imports 3.00 2021 dollars
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