The 10 countries with the largest active military personnel in the world:
1.China
2.India
3.United States
4.North Korea
5.Russia
6.Pakistan
7.Iran
8.South Korea
9.Vietnam
10.Egypt
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1.China
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The People’s Liberation Army of China is estimated to have over 2,1 million active duty service members, making it the largest military force globally in terms of personnel. This significant manpower is a crucial component of China’s defense strategy and contributes to its status as a major military power on the global stage.
2.India
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The Indian Armed Forces comprise the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. India has over 1.4 million active military personnel across these branches. The Indian Army is one of the largest ground forces globally, with a significant number of troops deployed across various terrains and regions.
3.United States
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The United States is one of the countries with the largest active military personnel in the world. With over 1.3 million active duty personnel across its various branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force, the U.S. Armed Forces are among the most formidable and technologically advanced in the world.Â
4.North Korea
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The Korean People’s Army is the military organization of North Korea and consists of ground forces, navy, air force and special operations forces. It is estimated that North Korea has over 1.2 million active duty military personnel.
The North Korean military is heavily prioritized by the government and plays a central role in the country’s defense strategy and national identity.
5.Russia
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The Russian Armed Forces, also known as the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, comprise the Ground Forces, Aerospace Forces (including the Air Force and Aerospace Defense Forces), Navy and other specialized troops.
Russia has over 1,1 million active duty military personnel. The Russian military plays a significant role in safeguarding the country’s national security interests and projecting power both regionally and internationally.
6.Pakistan
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The Pakistan Armed Forces consist of the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force. Pakistan has 654,000 active duty military personnel across these branches. The Pakistan Army is the largest component, followed by the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy. The military plays a crucial role in Pakistan’s defense and security, as well as in supporting various national and international missions.Â
7.Iran
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The Iranian Armed Forces consist of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) and Law Enforcement Forces. Iran has  610,000 active duty military personnel. The Islamic Republic of Iran Army is the primary branch responsible for ground warfare, while the IRGC operates independently and has its own ground, naval and aerospace forces. Iran’s military plays a crucial role in safeguarding the country’s national security interests and projecting power in the region.
8.South Korea
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The Republic of Korea Armed Forces, commonly known as the South Korean Armed Forces, comprise the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. South Korea has 599,000 active duty military personnel. The South Korean military plays a crucial role in deterring aggression from North Korea and maintaining stability on the Korean Peninsula. With ongoing tensions and security challenges in the region, South Korea prioritizes its defense capabilities and maintains a strong military presence to ensure national security.
9.Vietnam
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The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) is the military force of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, comprising the Ground Force, Navy, Air Force, Border Defense Force and Coast Guard.Â
Vietnam has 482,000 active duty military personnel. The VPA plays a crucial role in safeguarding Vietnam’s sovereignty, defending its territorial integrity and maintaining internal security.Â
10.Egypt
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The Egyptian Armed Forces are among the largest in the Middle East and North Africa region.Â
Egypt has 438,000 active duty military personnel. The Egyptian Armed Forces consist of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Air Defense Forces. Egypt’s military plays a crucial role in safeguarding the country’s national security, defending its borders and maintaining stability in the region.Â