Military Personnel as a Percentage of Population in Cambodia, 1987-2016

The chart depicting military personnel as a percentage of the population in Cambodia from 1987 to 2016 reveals a dynamic trend influenced by the country’s historical context. Initially, in 1987, the percentage stood at 0.8%, with slight fluctuations in the following years. Notably, there was a peak in 1989 at 1.2%, followed by a maximum of 1.5% in 1992, likely reflecting the post-conflict efforts to rebuild and strengthen the military.

However, this upward trend was not sustained, as the percentage dropped to 0.5% by 1999, indicating a reduction in military personnel relative to the population. Throughout the 2000s, the percentage stabilized around 0.9%, suggesting a consistent military presence in relation to the growing population. By 2016, the figure returned to 0.8%, highlighting a trend towards maintaining a steady military size amid changing demographic dynamics.