Greece—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #42 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
147,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#42
of 170 countries
Maximum
181,600
2002
Minimum
142,936
2009
CAGR
-0.5%
21 years
Last
147,000
Previous
147,000
Highest
181,600
Lowest
142,936
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Greece's armed forces personnel was 147,000 in 2020, ranking #42 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 181,600 (2002) and the lowest was 142,936 (2009). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 147,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 147,000 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 147,850 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 146,000 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 145,350 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 146,950 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 146,950 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 148,950 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 147,350 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 148,350 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 149,647 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 142,936 | -11.2% |
| 2008 | 161,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 161,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 161,000 | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 168,000 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 167,000 | -8.0% |
| 2003 | 181,600 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 181,600 | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 163,200 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 163,200 |
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 |