Philippines—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #40 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
157,000
2020
YoY Change
+1.3%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#40
of 170 countries
Maximum
165,500
2009
Minimum
146,000
2004
CAGR
+0.3%
21 years
Last
157,000
Previous
155,000
Highest
165,500
Lowest
146,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Philippines's armed forces personnel was 157,000 in 2020, ranking #40 out of 170 countries. This represents a +1.3% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 165,500 (2009) and the lowest was 146,000 (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 157,000 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 155,000 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 153,350 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 153,000 | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 165,500 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 165,500 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 165,500 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 165,500 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 165,500 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 165,500 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 165,500 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 165,500 | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 147,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 147,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 147,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 147,000 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 146,000 | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 150,000 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 150,000 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 151,000 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 148,500 |
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 |