Which country has the most Army Personnel?
Global ranking of countries by army personnel. See which nations maintain the largest ground forces worldwide.
Countries with Largest Army Personnel - Top 10
Explore the world's leading nations in this military category. These countries represent the highest rankings based on verified military data and capabilities.
China
India
Pakistan
United States
North Korea
Egypt
South Korea
Russia
Iran
Indonesia
🗺️ World Distribution Map
Visualize the global distribution across continents. The interactive map uses color intensity to represent the data - from light colors (lower values) to dark colors (higher values). Hover over any country to see detailed statistics.
Darker colors indicate higher values. Hover over countries for details.
Complete Global Ranking
Browse the comprehensive ranking of all 61 countries. The table displays national flags, country names, and exact values, sorted from highest to lowest.
| Rank | Flag | Country | Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
China
|
2,545,000
personnel
|
| 2 |
|
India
|
2,197,117
personnel
|
| 3 |
|
Pakistan
|
1,301,500
personnel
|
| 4 |
|
United States
|
1,010,500
personnel
|
| 5 |
|
North Korea
|
850,000
personnel
|
| 6 |
|
Egypt
|
685,000
personnel
|
| 7 |
|
South Korea
|
420,000
personnel
|
| 8 |
|
Russia
|
360,000
personnel
|
| 9 |
|
Iran
|
350,000
personnel
|
| 10 |
|
Indonesia
|
300,000
personnel
|
| 11 |
|
Algeria
|
255,000
personnel
|
| 12 |
|
Brazil
|
235,000
personnel
|
| 13 |
|
Eritrea
|
200,000
personnel
|
| 14 |
|
Mexico
|
200,000
personnel
|
| 15 |
|
Israel
|
200,000
personnel
|
| 16 |
|
Ukraine
|
200,000
personnel
|
| 17 |
|
Turkiye
|
200,000
personnel
|
| 18 |
|
Colombia
|
180,000
personnel
|
| 19 |
|
Thailand
|
180,000
personnel
|
| 20 |
|
Greece
|
175,000
personnel
|
| 21 |
|
Ecuador
|
160,500
personnel
|
| 22 |
|
Morocco
|
150,000
personnel
|
| 23 |
|
Vietnam
|
150,000
personnel
|
| 24 |
|
Japan
|
150,000
personnel
|
| 25 |
|
France
|
142,000
personnel
|
| 26 |
|
Venezuela
|
115,000
personnel
|
| 27 |
|
United Kingdom
|
114,100
personnel
|
| 28 |
|
Sri Lanka
|
100,000
personnel
|
| 29 |
|
Philippines
|
100,000
personnel
|
| 30 |
|
Taiwan
|
100,000
personnel
|
| 31 |
|
Italy
|
100,000
personnel
|
| 32 |
|
Denmark
|
90,000
personnel
|
| 33 |
|
Peru
|
85,000
personnel
|
| 34 |
|
Chile
|
80,000
personnel
|
| 35 |
|
Malaysia
|
80,000
personnel
|
| 36 |
|
Spain
|
76,000
personnel
|
| 37 |
|
Guatemala
|
75,000
personnel
|
| 38 |
|
Germany
|
65,000
personnel
|
| 39 |
|
Bolivia
|
55,000
personnel
|
| 40 |
|
Azerbaijan
|
55,000
personnel
|
| 41 |
|
Honduras
|
50,000
personnel
|
| 42 |
|
Australia
|
50,000
personnel
|
| 43 |
|
Oman
|
45,000
personnel
|
| 44 |
|
Sudan
|
45,000
personnel
|
| 45 |
|
Singapore
|
45,000
personnel
|
| 46 |
|
Romania
|
43,000
personnel
|
| 47 |
|
Qatar
|
42,500
personnel
|
| 48 |
|
Finland
|
42,000
personnel
|
| 49 |
|
Canada
|
42,000
personnel
|
| 50 |
|
Cuba
|
40,000
personnel
|
| 51 |
|
Bulgaria
|
36,000
personnel
|
| 52 |
|
South Africa
|
36,000
personnel
|
| 53 |
|
Paraguay
|
35,000
personnel
|
| 54 |
|
Mauritania
|
25,000
personnel
|
| 55 |
|
Kuwait
|
25,000
personnel
|
| 56 |
|
Netherlands
|
24,000
personnel
|
| 57 |
|
Portugal
|
15,500
personnel
|
| 58 |
|
El Salvador
|
14,200
personnel
|
| 59 |
|
Belgium
|
12,120
personnel
|
| 60 |
|
New Zealand
|
7,500
personnel
|
| 61 |
|
Croatia
|
7,100
personnel
|
Understanding Global Countries with Largest Army Personnel
This comprehensive ranking presents 61 countries ranked by their countries with largest army personnel as of 2025. The data reveals significant variations in military capabilities across nations, reflecting different defense strategies, geopolitical positions, and national security priorities.
China leads the global ranking with 2.5 million personnel, demonstrating its position as a major military power. The top three nations—China, India, and Pakistan—collectively represent a substantial portion of global military strength in this category.
The average across all 61 countries stands at approximately 242,000 personnel, though this figure varies dramatically between regions and nations. Factors influencing these numbers include population size, economic capacity, geographic location, historical conflicts, and current security threats.
Our interactive ranking table allows you to search and compare any country's position in this military category. The color-coded world map provides a visual representation of global distribution, making it easy to identify regional patterns and military concentrations. This data is essential for understanding international defense dynamics and geopolitical balance of power.