Pakistan—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #6 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
943,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#6
of 170 countries
Maximum
947,800
2012
Minimum
900,000
2000
CAGR
+0.2%
21 years
Last
943,000
Previous
943,000
Highest
947,800
Lowest
900,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Pakistan's armed forces personnel was 943,000 in 2020, ranking #6 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 947,800 (2012) and the lowest was 900,000 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 943,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 943,000 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 944,800 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 936,000 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 935,800 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 935,800 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 925,800 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 947,800 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 947,800 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 946,000 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 946,000 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 921,000 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 921,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 921,000 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 923,000 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 921,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 921,000 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 909,000 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 909,000 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 908,000 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 900,000 |
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 |