The country was number 129 in 2023, Latvia overtook 8,940 Persons. China, North Korea and Russia respectively ranked numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking.
How does Costa Rica 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 |
| 131 | 131 Republic of the Congo | 9,500 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.33% | View data |
| 132 | 132 Latvia | 8,940 | 2023 | +3.79% | +5.33% | View data |
| 133 | 133 Costa Rica | 8,940 | 2023 | -3.77% | -2.22% | |
| 134 | 134 Ireland | 8,680 | 2023 | -0.73% | +0.074% | View data |
| 135 | 135 Botswana | 8,460 | 2023 | -1.13% | -1.23% | View data |