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Historical Values
Year Value
2020 the Irish Defence Forces have approximately 8,700 active duty personnel (7,000 Army; 1,000 Navy; 700 Air Force) (2019 est.)
2021 the Irish Defense Forces have approximately 8,700 active duty personnel (7,000 Army; 1,000 Navy; 700 Air Force) (2021)
2022 approximately 8,500 active duty personnel (6,800 Army; 900 Naval Service; 800 Air Corps) (2022)
2023 approximately 8,000 active-duty personnel (2023)
2024 approximately 7,500 active-duty personnel (authorized establishment of 9,500) (2024)
2025 approximately 7,500 active-duty Defense Forces (authorized establishment of 9,500) (2025)