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

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

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Peru (1990-2016). TGM StatBox.
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Data Source: Our World in Data
Timeframe: 1990-2016
Country: Peru
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
Peru’s military personnel levels fluctuated significantly from 1990 to 2016, reflecting shifting defense priorities and economic challenges. Starting at 125,000 in 1990, numbers declined to 112,000 by 1993 as Peru dealt with economic constraints and internal conflicts, particularly with insurgent groups like Shining Path.

The early 2000s saw further reductions, with personnel dropping to 80,000 by 2005, aligning with structural reforms in the armed forces. However, numbers temporarily rose to 115,000 by 2014 before declining again to 81,000 by 2016, reflecting efforts to balance operational capacity with budgetary considerations.

For additional information, visit statistics on Urbanization rate in Peru, Peru’s military spending, Peru’s military share in population.

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