Ten Largest Militaries in the World

 

Here are the ten largest militaries in the world by active military personnel as of 2021, according to Global Firepower:

1. China - 2,035,000
2. India - 1,395,100
3. United States - 1,346,300
4. North Korea - 1,280,000
5. Russia - 1,013,628
6. Pakistan - 653,800
7. South Korea - 599,000
8. Iran - 523,000
9. Vietnam - 482,000
10. Egypt - 438,500

It's important to note that military strength cannot be solely determined by the number of active military personnel, as it depends on a variety of factors such as training, technology, and strategy. Additionally, some countries may have large reserve or paramilitary forces that could increase their overall military strength.