The combined number of military personnel among NATO member states amounted to approximately 3.42 million personnel in 2024, compared with 3.3 million in the previous year. During this provided time period, 2016 was the year which had the fewest personnel, at 3.01 million.
Combined number of military personnel in NATO countries from 2014 to 2024
(in 1,000s)
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NATO. (June 18, 2024). Combined number of military personnel in NATO countries from 2014 to 2024 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 17, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1293365/nato-overall-military-personnel/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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NATO. (2024). Combined number of military personnel in NATO countries from 2014 to 2024 (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 17, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1293365/nato-overall-military-personnel/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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