Military personnel in Armenia
Armenia: Military personnel was 43,000 people in 2022. ▬ Flat
Military personnel in Armenia, 1992–2022
Source: Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military personnel in Armenia is 43,000 people, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military personnel in Armenia peaked at 60,000 people in 1995 and was at its lowest, 20,000 people, in 1992.
That places Armenia 66th out of 194 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45,750 people | 20,000 people | 60,000 people | 8 |
| 2000s | 44,300 people | 41,000 people | 48,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,400 people | 45,000 people | 49,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,667 people | 43,000 people | 45,000 people | 3 |
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More reference data data for Armenia
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0446 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.38 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.4731 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.23 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military personnel in Armenia?
- Military personnel in Armenia was 43,000 people in 2022, according to Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military personnel recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 60,000 people in 1995.
- What is the lowest military personnel recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,000 people in 1992.
- How does Armenia rank for military personnel?
- Armenia ranks 66th out of 194 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military personnel rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Armenia data come from?
- The figures come from Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Troops under the command of the national government, intended for use against foreign adversaries, and held ready for combat as of January 1 of the given year.