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Historical Overview of Military Personnel in New Zealand (1990-2016)

Historical Overview of Military Personnel in New Zealand (1990-2016)

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Historical Overview of Military Personnel in New Zealand (1990-2016). TGM StatBox.
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Data Source: Our World in Data
Timeframe: 1990-2016
Country: New Zealand
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
New Zealand’s military personnel numbers have remained notably stable, reflecting its focus on a compact but capable defense force. Starting at 11,000 in 1990, personnel levels experienced a slight reduction to 9,000 by 2000. This decrease coincided with defense reviews emphasizing resource optimization and prioritizing regional peacekeeping missions.

From 2000 to 2016, personnel levels fluctuated minimally, hovering around 9,000 to 10,000. This stability underscores New Zealand's strategic commitment to maintaining a reliable defense force aligned with its geopolitical role in the South Pacific.

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