Serbia: Armed forces

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 Serbia

Armed forces personnel

 Latest value 32,000
 Year 2020
 Measure people
 Data availability 1989 - 2020
 Average 91,481
 Min - Max 24,000 - 225,000
 Source International Institute for Strategic Studies
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The latest value from 2020 is 32000 people, unchanged from 32000 people in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 162240 people, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Serbia from 1989 to 2020 is 91481 people. The minimum value, 24000 people, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 225000 people was recorded in 1989. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Serbia: Armed forces
 2020 32,000
 2019 32,000
 2018 32,150
 2017 32,000
 2016 31,850
 2015 28,150
 2014 28,150
 2013 28,150




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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 Armed forces, percent of labor force 1.01 2020 percent
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