South Sudan—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #67 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
53,000
2020
YoY Change
-71.4%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#67
of 170 countries
Maximum
210,000
2011
Minimum
53,000
2020
CAGR
-9.3%
11 years
Last
53,000
Previous
185,000
Highest
210,000
Lowest
53,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Sudan's armed forces personnel was 53,000 in 2020, ranking #67 out of 170 countries. This represents a -71.4% change from 2019. Over the past 11 years, the highest recorded value was 210,000 (2011) and the lowest was 53,000 (2020). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 53,000 | -71.4% |
| 2019 | 185,000 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 185,000 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 185,000 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 185,000 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 185,000 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 185,000 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 185,000 | -11.9% |
| 2012 | 210,000 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 210,000 | +50.0% |
| 2010 | 140,000 |
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 |