The data suggests that India leads in terms of global military forces personnel share, followed by China, North Korea, and Russia. While India's share showed a slight increase, China's displayed a notable decline, indicating shifts in their military personnel strategy. The U.S., with a slight decline, maintains strong military personnel numbers. Smaller countries like Pakistan and Egypt show moderate growth, while countries like Germany and South Korea demonstrate a decrease in military personnel.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential decreasing trend in military personnel within developed nations like the U.S. and Germany due to technological advancements.
- An increase in personnel numbers in regions with rising geopolitical tensions such as the Middle East.
- Growth in military personnel in developing nations aiming to increase defense capabilities.
- Technological shifts, resulting in strategic troop redistributions and resource optimization.
Top countries in Military Forces Personnel Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 11.33 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 8.5 | 2023 | -2.47% | -2.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 North Korea | 5.48 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 5.23 | 2023 | +0.52% | -0.089% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 4.9 | 2023 | -0.89% | -0.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Pakistan | 3.5 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Egypt | 3.05 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Brazil | 2.76 | 2023 | +0.075% | +0.059% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Indonesia | 2.51 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iran | 2.25 | 2023 | -1.47% | -0.88% | View data |
