Ethiopia—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #44 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
138,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#44
of 170 countries
Maximum
352,500
2000
Minimum
138,000
2007
CAGR
-4.6%
20 years
Last
138,000
Previous
138,000
Highest
352,500
Lowest
138,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Ethiopia's armed forces personnel was 138,000 in 2020, ranking #44 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 20 years, the highest recorded value was 352,500 (2000) and the lowest was 138,000 (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 138,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 138,000 | -24.6% |
| 2005 | 183,000 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 182,000 | +12.1% |
| 2003 | 162,400 | -35.7% |
| 2002 | 252,500 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 252,500 | -28.4% |
| 2000 | 352,500 |
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 |