IDA only vs Syria: Armed forces personnel, total
IDA only
3.12 million
in 2020
Syria
269,000
in 2020
IDA only rank
24th
Syria rank
26th
Armed forces personnel, total over time
- IDA only
- Syria
How they compare
IDA only currently reports 3.12 million against 269,000 in Syria, a difference of 2.85 million.
That makes IDA only's figure about 11.6 times Syria's.
Across all 32 years both countries report, IDA only has been ahead every year.
IDA only ranks 24th and Syria ranks 26th of 46 groups.
IDA only has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA only | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.77 million | 401,250 | 1.37 million | IDA only |
| 1990s | 2.74 million | 429,200 | 2.31 million | IDA only |
| 2000s | 3.21 million | 415,978 | 2.80 million | IDA only |
| 2010s | 3.47 million | 256,800 | 3.21 million | IDA only |
| 2020s | 3.12 million | 269,000 | 2.85 million | IDA only |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher armed forces personnel, total, IDA only or Syria?
- IDA only, at 3.12 million against 269,000 in Syria as of 2020.
- What is the difference in armed forces personnel, total between IDA only and Syria?
- 2.85 million, with IDA only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and Syria?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2020.
- How do IDA only and Syria rank globally for armed forces personnel, total?
- IDA only ranks 24th and Syria ranks 26th of 46 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- The Military Balance, International Institute for Strategic Studies, published as Armed forces personnel, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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.