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

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

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Historical Overview of Military Personnel in Switzerland (1990-2016). TGM StatBox.
Chart Details
Data Source: Our World in Data
Timeframe: 1990-2016
Country: Switzerland
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
Switzerland’s military personnel numbers reflected its unique defense posture. Numbers rose from 22,000 in 1990 to 39,000 by 1994, likely due to heightened preparedness during European political changes. However, a significant drop to 4,000 by 2005 marked a pivot toward leaner forces and reliance on technological advancements.

The resurgence to 23,000 in 2008 demonstrated a recalibration of military strategy, stabilizing around 21,000 by 2016, consistent with Switzerland’s neutrality and defensive orientation.

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