In 2017, the Army employed approximately 7.1% of its personnel from foreign and Commonwealth nations. Of these, the majority came from countries in Africa, the Caribbean, and Fiji, and are generally concentrated in the lower ranks. In 2016/17, 50 personnel recruited from the Commonwealth left the Royal Navy/Royal Marines, 10 left the RAF, and 450 left the Army. In 2017/18 50 left the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and 440 left the Army.
