How many US troops are stationed across Europe?

US troops have been stationed in Europe since the Second World War, peaking at 450,000 in the 1950s. As of April 2025, there were around 80,000 remaining - and the Trump administration is pondering over withdrawing more.

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Note: Some figures may differ from US Department of Defense numbers

Chart: Alex CroftSource: International Institute for Strategic Studies, via Council on Foreign Affairs