This statistic shows the number of United States Armed Forces personnel in 2016, by specified age groups. In 2016, there were 569,587 U.S. Defense Armed personnel aged 25 or younger. In the age group 26 to 30, there were 277,437 Armed Forces personnel.
Number of active duty United States Armed Forces personnel, by age group in 2016
This statistic shows the number of United States Armed Forces personnel in 2016, by specified age groups. In 2016, there were 569,587 U.S. Defense Armed personnel aged 25 or younger. In the age group 26 to 30, there were 277,437 Armed Forces personnel.
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| Age in years | Number of U.S. Armed Forces personnel |
|---|---|
| 25 and under | 569,587 |
| 26 to 30 | 277,437 |
| 31 to 35 | 196,154 |
| 36 to 40 | 133,781 |
| 41 and over | 111,637 |
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