Netherlands—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #80 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
41,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#80
of 170 countries
Maximum
60,000
2005
Minimum
41,000
2007
CAGR
-1.6%
21 years
Last
41,000
Previous
41,000
Highest
60,000
Lowest
41,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Netherlands's armed forces personnel was 41,000 in 2020, ranking #80 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 60,000 (2005) and the lowest was 41,000 (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 41,000 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 41,410 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 41,000 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 41,310 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 41,310 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 41,900 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 43,300 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 43,300 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 43,300 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 43,279 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 43,279 | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 47,000 | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 41,000 | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 46,000 | -23.3% |
| 2005 | 60,000 | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 53,000 | -11.5% |
| 2003 | 59,900 | +13.2% |
| 2002 | 52,900 | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 55,600 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 57,100 |
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 |