Tanzania—Armed Forces Personnel
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #89 of 170Updated April 2026
Latest Value
28,000
2020
YoY Change
+0.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#89
of 170 countries
Maximum
35,400
2000
Minimum
28,000
2004
CAGR
-1.2%
20 years
Last
28,000
Previous
28,000
Highest
35,400
Lowest
28,000
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Tanzania's armed forces personnel was 28,000 in 2020, ranking #89 out of 170 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2019. Over the past 20 years, the highest recorded value was 35,400 (2000) and the lowest was 28,000 (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 28,000 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 28,000 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 28,000 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 28,400 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 28,400 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 28,400 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 28,400 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 28,400 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 28,400 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 28,400 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 28,400 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 28,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 28,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 28,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 28,000 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 28,400 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 28,400 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 28,400 | -19.8% |
| 2000 | 35,400 |
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 |