Armed forces - Country rankings
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Armed forces personnel, 2020:
The average for 2020 based on 4 countries was 19500 people. The highest value was in Australia: 60000 people and the lowest value was in Fiji: 4000 people. The indicator is available from 1985 to 2020. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: people; Source: International Institute for Strategic Studies
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| Countries | Armed forces, 2020 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 60000 | 1 | 1985 - 2020 |
| New Zealand | 10000 | 2 | 1985 - 2020 |
| Fiji | 4000 | 3 | 1985 - 2020 |
| Papua N.G. | 4000 | 4 | 1985 - 2020 |
Definition: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.
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