Israel—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #36 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
178,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#36
of 170 countries
Maximum
185,000
2006
Minimum
169,500
2002
CAGR
-0.1%
21 years
Last
178,000
Previous
178,000
Highest
185,000
Lowest
169,500
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Israel's armed forces personnel was 178,000 in 2020, ranking #36 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 185,000 (2006) and the lowest was 169,500 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 178,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 178,000 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 177,500 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 178,000 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 184,500 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 184,500 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 184,500 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 184,500 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 184,500 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 184,550 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 184,550 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 184,550 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 185,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 185,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 185,000 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 176,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 176,000 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 175,000 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 169,500 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 171,500 | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 180,500 |
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 |