Ireland - Defence Personnel
| Date | Navy | Army | Air force | Other military personnel | Total military personnel | Military per 100,000 inhabitants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,094 | 7,519 | 887 | 9,500 | 196.67 | |
| 2016 | 1,090 | 7,332 | 704 | 9,126 | 190.75 | |
| 2015 | 1,083 | 7,309 | 748 | 9,140 | 193.39 | |
| 2014 | 1,057 | 7,457 | 766 | 9,280 | 198.39 | |
| 2013 | 1,028 | 7,504 | 786 | 9,318 | 200.91 | |
| 2012 | 1,058 | 7,518 | 791 | 9,367 | 203.20 | |
| 2011 | 997 | 6,366 | 791 | 1,296 | 9,450 | 205.91 |
| 2010 | 1,032 | 6,401 | 769 | 1,348 | 9,550 | 208.93 |
| 2009 | 1,035 | 6,768 | 799 | 1,348 | 9,950 | 218.71 |
| 2008 | 1,049 | 6,834 | 834 | 1,660 | 10,377 | 229.51 |
| 2007 | 1,035 | 6,230 | 828 | 2,257 | 10,350 | 232.18 |
| 2006 | 1,071 | 6,111 | 851 | 2,444 | 10,477 | 241.40 |
| 2005 | 10,500 | 249.52 |