Countries by UN Peacekeeping Troops Contributed 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the number of military and police personnel contributed to UN peacekeeping missions worldwide in 2024 according to the UN Department of Peace Operations. Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Nepal consistently rank among the top contributors to UN peacekeeping operations — a pattern that reflects a combination of foreign exchange earnings for contributing governments, professional development for national militaries, and a tradition of international military engagement in countries without the geopolitical constraints that limit participation by major powers.

✨ AI Insight

The significant gap between Bangladesh's leading contribution of 7,012 personnel and Nepal's 5,943 suggests a robust commitment to peacekeeping that may be driven by both economic incentives and a strong tradition of military engagement. Countries like Ethiopia and India, contributing 5,213 and 5,547 personnel respectively, also demonstrate this trend, albeit at lower levels. The consistent presence of countries like Rwanda and Pakistan in the top ranks indicates a strategic focus on international peacekeeping as a means of enhancing their global standing. This trend may continue as nations recognize the dual benefits of foreign exchange earnings and military professionalization that come from participating in UN missions.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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Bangladesh leads with 7,012 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 5,060 · median: 5,380.

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Gap in 2024: Bangladesh is 2.4× larger than Egypt.