Military personnel in Congo
Congo: Military personnel was 10,000 people in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Military personnel in Congo, 1960–2022
Source: Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2022, military personnel in Congo stood at 10,000 people.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, military personnel in Congo peaked at 51,000 people in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 people, in 1960.
That places Congo 123rd out of 194 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,500 people | 0 people | 5,000 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 8,600 people | 6,000 people | 16,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,100 people | 11,000 people | 51,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,800 people | 9,000 people | 10,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,000 people | 10,000 people | 10,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,000 people | 10,000 people | 10,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,000 people | 10,000 people | 10,000 people | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military personnel in Congo?
- Military personnel in Congo was 10,000 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 51,000 people in 1988.
- What is the lowest military personnel recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 people in 1960.
- How does Congo rank for military personnel?
- Congo ranks 123rd out of 194 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military personnel rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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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About this data
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.