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Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Belgium (1990-2016)

Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Belgium (1990-2016)

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Data Source: Our World in Data
Timeframe: 1990-2016
Country: Belgium
Published date: 2024
Note: Military personnel data, according to Our World in Data, refers to the total number of individuals actively serving in a country's armed forces, including both regular and reserve forces.
Key Takeaways
Belgium saw a rapid decline in military personnel from 106,000 in 1990 to 47,000 by 1995, reflecting post-Cold War defense downsizing and budget cuts. The reduction continued into the early 2000s, with numbers dropping to 39,000 by 2000, as Belgium shifted its focus towards a smaller, professional force suited to NATO missions.

By 2016, personnel stabilized at 31,000, reflecting sustained efforts to streamline the military while investing in advanced technology and international cooperation. The trend mirrors Belgium’s strategic focus on efficiency and its role in European and NATO operations.

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