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Military and security service personnel strengths
Venezuela — 6 years of data
Historical Values
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2020 | the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) have approximately 125,000 active personnel (62,000 Army; 25,000 Navy; 11,000 Air Force; 27,000 National Guard) (2019 est.) |
| 2021 | information varies; approximately 125-150,000 active personnel, including about 25-30,000 National Guard (2021) note - at the end of 2018, the Venezuelan Government claimed the Bolivarian Militia had 1.6 million members, but most reportedly have little to no military training |
| 2022 | information varies; approximately 125-150,000 active personnel, including about 25-30,000 National Guard; approximately 200-225,000 Bolivarian Militia (2022) |
| 2023 | information varies; approximately 125-150,000 active military personnel, including about 25-30,000 National Guard; approximately 200-225,000 Bolivarian Militia; approximately 45,000 National Police (2022) note: in December 2022, President Nicolas MADURO announced that the National Police would be increased to 100,000 in 2024 |
| 2024 | information varies; approximately 125-150,000 active military personnel, including about 25-30,000 National Guard; approximately 200-225,000 Bolivarian Militia; approximately 45,000 National Police (2023) note: in December 2022, President Nicolas MADURO announced that the National Police would be increased to 100,000 in 2024 |
| 2025 | information varies; approximately 125-150,000 active Armed Forces; estimated 200,000 Bolivarian Militia (2025) |