Jamaica vs Moldova: Armed forces personnel
Jamaica
6,000
in 2020
Moldova
6,000
in 2020
Jamaica rank
145th
Moldova rank
145th
Armed forces personnel over time
- Jamaica
- Moldova
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 6,000 against 6,000 in Moldova, a difference of 0.
Across all 29 years both countries report, Moldova has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 145th and Moldova ranks 145th of 173 countries.
Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,245 | 13,316 | 10,071 | Moldova |
| 2000s | 2,883 | 9,713 | 6,830 | Moldova |
| 2010s | 3,812 | 7,298 | 3,486 | Moldova |
| 2020s | 6,000 | 6,000 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher armed forces personnel, Jamaica or Moldova?
- Jamaica, at 6,000 against 6,000 in Moldova as of 2020.
- What is the difference in armed forces personnel between Jamaica and Moldova?
- 0, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Moldova?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2020.
- How do Jamaica and Moldova rank globally for armed forces personnel?
- Jamaica ranks 145th and Moldova ranks 145th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The Military Balance - International Institute for Strategic Studies, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Armed forces personnel. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if their training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.