Netherlands—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #79 of 170Series years: 2000–2020
Latest Value
41,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#79
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
Unit
armed forces personnel
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Netherlands's armed forces personnel was 41,000 in 2020, ranking #79 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.
Netherlands — Armed Forces Personnel: 41,000 armed forces personnel for reference year 2020. Source: World Bank (World Development Indicators). Reference year does not establish final observed status; publisher vintage is not verified here.
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 |
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 →