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

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

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Egypt (1990-2016). TGM StatBox.
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Data Source: Our World in Data
Timeframe: 1990-2016
Country: Egypt
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
Egypt's military personnel numbers remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations from 1990 to 2016. Starting at 434,000 in 1990, the count increased to 469,000 by 2005, reflecting steady growth during a period of regional instability and the country’s focus on maintaining a robust defense force.

In the early 2010s, personnel numbers slightly decreased to 439,000, coinciding with political upheaval during the Arab Spring. Despite this, Egypt's military strength remained a cornerstone of its regional influence, underlining its role as a key power in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

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