Ukraine: Armed forces

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 Ukraine

Armed forces personnel

 Latest value 298,000
 Year 2020
 Measure people
 Data availability 1992 - 2020
 Average 319,274
 Min - Max 121,500 - 518,500
 Source International Institute for Strategic Studies
The latest value from 2020 is 298000 people, a decline from 311000 people in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 162240 people, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Ukraine from 1992 to 2020 is 319274 people. The minimum value, 121500 people, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 518500 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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Ukraine - Armed forces - Recent values chart

Historical series
Ukraine - Armed forces - historical chart - 1992-2020




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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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Military spending 44.00 2022 billion U.S. dollars
 Military spending, percent of GDP 33.55 2022 percent
 Military spending, percent of government spending 7.32 2021 percent
 Armed forces 298,000 2020 people
 Armed forces, percent of labor force 1.45 2020 percent
 Arms exports 50.00 2022 million U.S. dollars
 Arms imports 2,644.00 2022 dollars
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