Central African Republic—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #135 of 170Updated May 2026
Latest Value
10,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#135
of 170 countries
Maximum
10,150
2018
Minimum
2,000
2004
CAGR
+3.1%
20 years
Last
10,000
Previous
10,000
Highest
10,150
Lowest
2,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Central African Republic's armed forces personnel was 10,000 in 2020, ranking #135 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 20 years, the highest recorded value was 10,150 (2018) and the lowest was 2,000 (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 10,000 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 10,150 | +26.9% |
| 2017 | 8,000 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 8,150 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 8,150 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 8,150 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 8,150 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 8,150 | +158.7% |
| 2011 | 3,150 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3,150 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3,150 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 3,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3,000 | +50.0% |
| 2004 | 2,000 | -44.4% |
| 2003 | 3,600 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 3,550 | -15.5% |
| 2001 | 4,200 | -22.2% |
| 2000 | 5,400 |
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 |