Table 1 highlights the number and percentage of people joining the British Army, as Regulars, under the age of 18.
Table 1: U18 Intake | ||
Year | As Figure | As % of All Recruits |
2011 | 2,760 | 28.5% |
2012 | 2,410 | 25.2% |
2013 | 1,970 | 26.6% |
2014 | 1,730 | 26.4% |
2015 | 1,830 | 23.4% |
2016 | 1,860 | 26.4% |
Total | 12,560 | 26.1% |
Source: Defence Statistics (Army), FOI2017/10006 |