South Asia vs Ukraine: Armed forces personnel, total
South Asia
3.72 million
in 2020
Ukraine
298,000
in 2020
South Asia rank
21st
Ukraine rank
24th
Armed forces personnel, total over time
- South Asia
- Ukraine
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 3.72 million against 298,000 in Ukraine, a difference of 3.43 million.
That makes South Asia's figure about 12.5 times Ukraine's.
Across all 29 years both countries report, South Asia has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 21st and Ukraine ranks 24th of 44 groups.
South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.27 million | 434,512 | 1.84 million | South Asia |
| 2000s | 3.11 million | 306,182 | 2.80 million | South Asia |
| 2010s | 3.47 million | 242,302 | 3.23 million | South Asia |
| 2020s | 3.72 million | 298,000 | 3.43 million | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher armed forces personnel, total, South Asia or Ukraine?
- South Asia, at 3.72 million against 298,000 in Ukraine as of 2020.
- What is the difference in armed forces personnel, total between South Asia and Ukraine?
- 3.43 million, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Ukraine?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2020.
- How do South Asia and Ukraine rank globally for armed forces personnel, total?
- South Asia ranks 21st and Ukraine ranks 24th of 44 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.