The country came in number 11 in 2023, Iran came ahead 549,050 Persons. China, North Korea and Russia respectively ranked numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking.
How does South Korea rank in Military Forces Personnel?
| # | 161 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 3,138,400 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 2,353,800 | 2023 | -2.47% | -2.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 North Korea | 1,517,100 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 1,447,500 | 2023 | +0.52% | -0.089% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 1,357,800 | 2023 | -0.89% | -0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Indonesia | 695,370 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iran | 621,820 | 2023 | -1.47% | -0.88% | View data |
| 11 | 11 South Korea | 549,050 | 2023 | -1.41% | -2.02% | |
| 12 | 12 Viet Nam | 513,090 | 2023 | |||
| 13 | 13 Colombia | 506,990 | 2023 | +3.93% | +1.05% | View data |