The country was number 55 in 2023, Lebanon overtook 80,260 Persons. China, North Korea and Russia respectively ranked numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking.
How does South Africa 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 |
| 55 | 55 Azerbaijan | 88,100 | 2023 | +2.22% | +1.46% | View data |
| 56 | 56 Lebanon | 80,680 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.17% | View data |
| 57 | 57 South Africa | 80,260 | 2023 | -3.47% | -2.19% | |
| 58 | 58 Bolivia | 71,700 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.17% | View data |
| 59 | 59 Dominican Republic | 71,030 | 2023 | +0.013% | -0.0065% | View data |