Singapore—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #65 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
59,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#65
of 170 countries
Maximum
168,800
2003
Minimum
59,000
2018
CAGR
-5.1%
21 years
Last
59,000
Previous
59,000
Highest
168,800
Lowest
59,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Singapore's armed forces personnel was 59,000 in 2020, ranking #65 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 168,800 (2003) and the lowest was 59,000 (2018). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 59,000 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 59,000 | -27.2% |
| 2017 | 81,000 | -45.1% |
| 2016 | 147,600 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 147,600 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 147,600 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 147,600 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 147,600 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 147,600 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 147,500 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 147,500 | -11.7% |
| 2008 | 167,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 167,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 167,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 167,000 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 165,000 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 168,800 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 156,800 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 154,500 | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 168,500 |
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 |