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Historical Values
Year Value
2020 estimates for the size of the Georgian Defense Forces vary; approximately 25,000 active troops, including the National Guard (2019 est.)
2021 information varies; approximately 25,000 troops, including active National Guard forces (2021)
2022 information varies; approximately 30,000 troops, including active National Guard forces (2022) note: in December 2020, the Parliament of Georgia adopted a resolution determining that the Georgian Defense Forces would have maximum peacetime strength of 37,000 troops
2023 estimates vary; approximately 30,000 troops, including active National Guard forces (2023) note: in December 2020, the Parliament of Georgia adopted a resolution determining that the Georgian Defense Forces would have a maximum peacetime strength of 37,000 troops
2024 information varies widely; estimated 35,000 active Defense Force troops (2023) note: in December 2020, the Parliament of Georgia adopted a resolution determining that the Georgian Defense Forces would have a maximum peacetime strength of 37,000 troops
2025 the Georgia Defense Forces are authorized up to 37,000 personnel (2025)