Italy—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #20 of 170Series years: 2000–2020
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
Unit
armed forces personnel
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 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.
Methodology
Original contributors: The Military Balance, International Institute for Strategic Studies
Unit
armed forces personnel
Source: World Bank (World Development Indicators)View original source →