Italy—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #20 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
338,000
2020
YoY Change
-1.2%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#20
of 170 countries
Maximum
503,100
2000
Minimum
326,939
2009
CAGR
-2.0%
21 years
Last
338,000
Previous
342,000
Highest
503,100
Lowest
326,939
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Italy's armed forces personnel was 338,000 in 2020, ranking #20 out of 170 countries. This represents a -1.2% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 503,100 (2000) and the lowest was 326,939 (2009). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 338,000 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 342,000 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 341,500 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 347,000 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 356,850 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 356,850 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 356,850 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 359,500 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 359,500 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 367,550 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 359,378 | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 326,939 | -25.0% |
| 2008 | 436,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 436,000 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 440,000 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 445,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 445,000 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 454,300 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 471,100 | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 482,600 | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 503,100 |
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 |