Bahrain—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #108 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
19,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#108
of 170 countries
Maximum
21,400
2003
Minimum
19,000
2006
CAGR
-0.5%
21 years
Last
19,000
Previous
19,000
Highest
21,400
Lowest
19,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bahrain's armed forces personnel was 19,000 in 2020, ranking #108 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 21,400 (2003) and the lowest was 19,000 (2006). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 19,000 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 19,200 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 19,000 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 19,460 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 19,460 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 19,460 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 19,460 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 19,460 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 19,460 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 19,460 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 19,460 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 19,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 19,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 19,000 | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 21,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 21,000 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 21,400 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 20,900 | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 21,200 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 21,200 |
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 |