Togo: Armed forces

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 Togo

Armed forces personnel

 Latest value 10,000
 Year 2020
 Measure people
 Data availability 1985 - 2020
 Average 8,723
 Min - Max 3,600 - 10,300
 Source International Institute for Strategic Studies
The latest value from 2020 is 10000 people, unchanged from 10000 people in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 162240 people, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Togo from 1985 to 2020 is 8723 people. The minimum value, 3600 people, was reached in 1985 while the maximum of 10300 people was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Togo - Armed forces - Recent values chart

Historical series
Togo - 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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