Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Croatia
Croatia: Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate was 11.11 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Croatia, 1993–2020
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2020, armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Croatia stood at 11.11 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 1,111.1% on the previous year and up 317.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Croatia peaked at 114.29 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -49.51 % change on previous year, in 2003.
That places Croatia 9th out of 173 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Croatia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | -22.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1995 | 114.29 % change on previous year | -1014.3% |
| 1996 | -30.2 % change on previous year | -126.4% |
| 1997 | -6.4 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 1998 | -1.86 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1999 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -369.8% |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2001 | -32.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | -10.69 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 2003 | -49.51 % change on previous year | +363.2% |
| 2004 | -2.6 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2005 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -228.3% |
| 2006 | -32.26 % change on previous year | -1067.7% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 4.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -138.2% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | -9.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | -5.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2017 | -2.96 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
| 2019 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -198.9% |
| 2020 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -1111.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Croatia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -1067.7% | 3.33 % change on previous year | -32.26 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | +1111.1% | -1.1 % change on previous year | 11.11 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | +1014.3% | -12.5 % change on previous year | 114.29 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.57 % change on previous year | -30.2 % change on previous year | 114.29 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -12.12 % change on previous year | -49.51 % change on previous year | 4.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.76 % change on previous year | -9.49 % change on previous year | 1.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.11 % change on previous year | 11.11 % change on previous year | 11.11 % change on previous year | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Croatia?
- Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Croatia was 11.11 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 114.29 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was -49.51 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does Croatia rank for armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate?
- Croatia ranks 9th out of 173 countries with data for 2020.
- Where does this Croatia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Armed forces personnel, total. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Armed forces personnel, total The Military Balance, International Institute for Strategic Studies
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Armed forces personnel, total. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.