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Historical Values
Year Value
2020 the Armed Force of El Salvador (FAES) has approximately 22,000 active troops (18,000 Army; 2,000 Navy; 2,000 Air Force) (2019 est.)
2021 the Armed Force of El Salvador (FAES) has approximately 21,000 active troops (17,000 Army; 2,000 Navy; 2,000 Air Force) (2021)
2022 approximately 21,000 active military personnel (17,000 Army; 2,000 Navy; 2,000 Air Force) (2022) note: in 2021, El Salvador announced intentions to double the size of the military, although no time frame was given
2023 approximately 25,000 active military personnel (21,000 Army; 2,000 Navy; 2,000 Air Force) (2023)
2024 approximately 25,000 active military personnel (21,000 Army; 2,000 Navy; 2,000 Air Force) (2023)
2025 approximately 25,000 active FAES (2025) note: El Salvador has pledged to increase the size of the military to 40,000 troops by 2026