Albania—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #140 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
8,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#140
of 170 countries
Maximum
67,500
2000
Minimum
8,000
2019
CAGR
-10.1%
21 years
Last
8,000
Previous
8,000
Highest
67,500
Lowest
8,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Albania's armed forces personnel was 8,000 in 2020, ranking #140 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 67,500 (2000) and the lowest was 8,000 (2019). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 8,000 | -11.1% |
| 2018 | 9,000 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 9,000 | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 8,500 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 8,500 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 8,500 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 8,500 | -42.4% |
| 2012 | 14,750 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 14,750 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 14,745 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 14,745 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 14,500 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 14,500 | +26.1% |
| 2006 | 11,500 | -48.9% |
| 2005 | 22,500 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 21,500 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 22,000 | -18.5% |
| 2002 | 27,000 | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 40,500 | -40.0% |
| 2000 | 67,500 |
Top Countries — Armed Forces Personnel
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 3.1M | 2020 |
| 2 | China | 2.5M | 2020 |
| 3 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 1.5M | 2020 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 1.5M | 2020 |
| 5 | United States | 1.4M | 2020 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 943,000 | 2020 |
| 7 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 836,000 | 2020 |
| 8 | Brazil | 762,000 | 2020 |
| 9 | Indonesia | 676,000 | 2020 |
| 10 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 650,000 | 2020 |