Top 10 Countries with the Biggest Militaries in the World 2025

10. Egypt: Approximately 438,000 active personnel.

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9. Vietnam: Around 482,000 active personnel.

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8. Iran: Approximately523,000 active personnel.

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7. South Korea: Around 600,000 active personnel.

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6. Pakistan: Approximately 654,000 active personnel.

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5. Russia: Around 1 million active personnel.

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4. North Korea: Approximately 1.2 million active personnel.

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3. United States: About 1.3 million active personnel.

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2. India: Around 1.45 million active personnel.

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1. China: Approximately 2 million active personnel.

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