Infotext

This map layer presents the number of reservists for 2017 of all available countries, classified in five categories.

Example of how to read the map:

In 2017, the government of UK employed 82,650 reservists.

The graphics show the five countries with the highest and the five countries with the lowest amount of reservists in 2017.

Sources:

  • IISS - International Institute for Strategic Studies

    In its annual Military Balance, the IISS publishes a global survey on military personnel data. The international institute provides research-based policy advice and deals with military and strategic questions. In the annual Military Balance, it provides information on the number of soldiers, weapons, population and GDP of up to 171 countries. A detailed list can be found of a respective country’s weapons and soldiers (including recruits and paramilitaries). The IISS also assesses the military capacities and arms economies.

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