Bulgaria - Defence Personnel
| Date | Navy | Army | Air force | Other military personnel | Total military personnel | Military per 100,000 inhabitants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3,104 | 12,755 | 6,078 | 8,281 | 30,218 | 447.18 |
| 2016 | 3,104 | 13,839 | 6,078 | 7,535 | 30,556 | 446.10 |
| 2015 | 3,104 | 13,839 | 6,078 | 5,751 | 28,772 | 414.66 |
| 2014 | 2,767 | 11,857 | 5,442 | 5,122 | 25,188 | 358.31 |
| 2013 | 2,824 | 11,798 | 5,600 | 5,162 | 25,384 | 356.64 |
| 2012 | 2,743 | 11,941 | 5,561 | 5,124 | 25,369 | 352.22 |
| 2011 | 3,139 | 14,363 | 6,095 | 5,170 | 28,767 | 392.60 |
| 2010 | 3,155 | 14,747 | 6,205 | 5,696 | 29,803 | 404.41 |
| 2009 | 3,468 | 16,298 | 6,223 | 6,456 | 32,445 | 437.16 |
| 2008 | 3,471 | 16,268 | 6,706 | 7,436 | 33,881 | 453.74 |
| 2007 | 4,081 | 20,165 | 9,344 | 7,364 | 40,954 | 544.75 |
| 2006 | 4,064 | 21,663 | 10,154 | 7,320 | 43,201 | 570.49 |