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

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

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Chile (1990-2016). TGM StatBox.
Chart Details
Data Source: Our World in Data
Timeframe: 1990-2016
Country: Chile
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
Chile’s military personnel levels saw notable fluctuations, driven by post-dictatorship reforms and modernization. In 1990, personnel stood at 95,000, dipping to 87,000 by 2000 due to restructuring efforts.

By 2008, numbers reached a low of 65,000, reflecting a focus on a leaner, professional force. Modest growth to 65,000 in 2016 signals Chile’s commitment to maintaining operational readiness while adapting to regional security dynamics.

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