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Military and security service personnel strengths
Burma (Myanmar) — 6 years of data
Historical Values
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2020 | estimates of the Burmese Defense Service (Tatmadaw) vary widely; approximately 380,000 total active troops (est. 340,000 Army; 20,000 Navy; 20,000 Air Force); est. 35,000 People’s Militia (2019 est.) |
| 2021 | information varies widely; approximately 400,000 total active troops (est. 360,000 Army; 20,000 Navy; 20,000 Air Force) (2021) |
| 2022 | estimates vary widely, from approximately 300,000 to as many as 400,000 active duty personnel (2022) |
| 2023 | estimates vary widely, from approximately 150,000 to as many as 400,000 active personnel (2023) |
| 2024 | estimated 150-300,000 armed forces personnel (2024) |
| 2025 | information varies; estimated 150,000 active military personnel (2025) note: the Tatmadaw has reportedly suffered heavy personnel losses in the ongoing fighting against anti-regime forces |