North Macedonia vs Russian Federation: Armed forces personnel
Armed forces personnel over time
- North Macedonia
- Russian Federation
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 2.0% against 2.0% in Russian Federation, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Russian Federation ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 30th and Russian Federation ranks 31st of 171 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 2 and Russian Federation in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Russian Federation | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.1% | Russian Federation |
| 2000s | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% | Russian Federation |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 2.0% | 0.0% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher armed forces personnel, North Macedonia or Russian Federation?
- North Macedonia, at 2.0% against 2.0% in Russian Federation as of 2020.
- What is the difference in armed forces personnel between North Macedonia and Russian Federation?
- 0.0%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Russian Federation?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2020.
- How do North Macedonia and Russian Federation rank globally for armed forces personnel?
- North Macedonia ranks 30th and Russian Federation ranks 31st of 171 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The Military Balance, International Institute for Strategic Studies, published as Armed forces personnel (% of total labor force). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organization's definition of the economically active population.