In 2020, the number of military personnel in the EU stood at ** people. Between 1985 and 2020, the figure dropped by ** people, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.
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World Bank. (April 8, 2026). Number of military personnel in the EU from 1985 to 2020 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1393673/eu-military-defense-total-armed-forces-personnel/
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Number of military personnel in the EU from 1985 to 2020 (in millions) [Graph], World Bank, April 8, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1393673/eu-military-defense-total-armed-forces-personnel/
