Military > Active Ground Forces > Active Personnel > 2008: Countries Compared
DEFINITION:
Strength of active personnel in ground forces of European Union member states in 2008. Figures do not include personnel in navy and air force.
CONTENTS
| # | COUNTRY | AMOUNT | DATE | GRAPH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | European Union | 1.54 million | 2008 | |
| 2 | Germany | 235,000 | 2008 | |
| 3 | Italy | 187,000 | 2008 | |
| 4 | Greece | 177,600 | 2008 | |
| 5 | Spain | 143,780 | 2008 | |
| 6 | Romania | 90,000 | 2008 | |
| 7 | Czech Republic | 57,050 | 2008 | |
| 8 | Belgium | 45,800 | 2008 | |
| 9 | Portugal | 44,900 | 2008 | |
| 10 | Bulgaria | 39,000 | 2008 | |
| 11 | Finland | 36,700 | 2008 | |
| 12 | Austria | 34,600 | 2008 | |
| 13 | Sweden | 33,900 | 2008 | |
| 14 | Hungary | 33,400 | 2008 | |
| 15 | Slovakia | 26,200 | 2008 | |
| 16 | Denmark | 22,880 | 2008 | |
| 17 | Cyprus | 13,000 | 2008 | |
| 18 | Ireland | 10,500 | 2008 | |
| 19 | Slovenia | 9,000 | 2008 | |
| 20 | Estonia | 5,700 | 2008 |
