Cuba—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #57 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
76,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#57
of 170 countries
Maximum
84,500
2000
Minimum
72,500
2001
CAGR
-0.5%
21 years
Last
76,000
Previous
76,000
Highest
84,500
Lowest
72,500
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Cuba's armed forces personnel was 76,000 in 2020, ranking #57 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 84,500 (2000) and the lowest was 72,500 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 76,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 76,000 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 76,000 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 76,000 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 75,500 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 75,500 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 75,500 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 75,500 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 75,500 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 75,500 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 75,500 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 75,500 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 76,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 76,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 76,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 76,000 | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 75,000 | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 72,500 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 72,500 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 72,500 | -14.2% |
| 2000 | 84,500 |
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 |