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

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

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Indonesia (1990-2016). TGM StatBox.
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Data Source: Our World in Data
Timeframe: 1990-2016
Country: Indonesia
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
Indonesia's military personnel remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 278,000 and 302,000 from 1990 to 2012. A significant increase occurred in 2013, rising to 396,000, driven by increased territorial security needs and modernization efforts under the Minimum Essential Force program.

The steady growth reflects Indonesia's strategic focus on maintaining regional security, protecting its extensive archipelago, and addressing internal challenges, including separatist movements.

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