Dominican Republic—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #60 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
71,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#60
of 170 countries
Maximum
71,050
2014
Minimum
39,000
2004
CAGR
+3.0%
21 years
Last
71,000
Previous
71,000
Highest
71,050
Lowest
39,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Dominican Republic's armed forces personnel was 71,000 in 2020, ranking #60 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 71,050 (2014) and the lowest was 39,000 (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 71,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 71,000 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 71,050 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 71,000 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 71,050 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 71,050 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 71,050 | +16.5% |
| 2013 | 61,000 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 61,000 | +54.4% |
| 2011 | 39,500 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 39,500 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 39,500 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 40,000 | -38.5% |
| 2007 | 65,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 65,000 | +62.5% |
| 2005 | 40,000 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 39,000 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 39,500 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 39,500 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 39,500 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 39,500 |
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 |