30 Largest Armies In The World

In a volatile world we live now, a nation’s military is one of its most important assets. The is used to enforce domestic and foreign policies and protect its citizens.

There are several different things to consider when discussing the size of a nation’s military. One of the most important is whether a person is active military, on reserves, or part of a paramilitary.

An active member is someone that works for the military full time. These servicemen may be deployed at any time. They may also live on military bases.

Here is a list of 30 Largest Armies In The World based the number Active Military Personnel:

China – (Active Military Personnel: 2,035,000)

PLA soldiers prepare for a military parade in 2017. China Daily/Reuters

India- (Active Military Personnel: 1,444,500)

Jammu and Kashmir, Jan 26 (ANI): Army Jawans hold the National Flag and raise slogans near the snow-covered border on the occasion of 71st Republic Day in Kupwara on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

United States of America (Active Military Personnel: 1,359,450)

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Active Military Personnel: 1,280,000)

Members of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea civilian army march in a massive parade on Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang on Sept 9, 2008, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of DPRK. [Photo/IC]

Russian Federation- (Active Military Personnel: 900,000)

Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency

Pakistan – (Active Military Personnel: 653,800)

Republic of Korea – (Active Military Personnel: 625,000)

Iran – (Active Military Personnel: 523,000)

TEHRAN, IRAN – SEPTEMBER 22: Military parade held to mark Sacred Defence Week in front of the Holy Shrine of Imam Khomeini in Tehran, Iran on September 22, 2018. ( Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency )

Vietnam – (Active Military Personnel: 482,000)

Egypt – (Active Military Personnel: 438,500)

Myanmar (Active Military Personnel:406,000)

Myanmar military officers march during a parade to commemorate the 74th Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
(AP)

Indonesia – (Active Military Personnel:395,500)

Indonesian troops march in a parade at a naval base in Cilegon, West Java, October 3, 2015, as a part of the military’s 70th anniversary celebration. Photo: AFP