South Asia vs Venezuela: Armed forces personnel, total
South Asia
3.72 million
in 2020
Venezuela
343,000
in 2020
South Asia rank
21st
Venezuela rank
18th
Armed forces personnel, total over time
- South Asia
- Venezuela
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 3.72 million against 343,000 in Venezuela, a difference of 3.38 million.
That makes South Asia's figure about 10.9 times Venezuela's.
Across all 32 years both countries report, South Asia has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 21st and Venezuela ranks 18th of 44 groups.
South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Venezuela | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.41 million | 62,000 | 1.35 million | South Asia |
| 1990s | 2.11 million | 76,900 | 2.03 million | South Asia |
| 2000s | 3.10 million | 100,433 | 3.00 million | South Asia |
| 2010s | 3.47 million | 229,200 | 3.24 million | South Asia |
| 2020s | 3.72 million | 343,000 | 3.38 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 Venezuela?
- South Asia, at 3.72 million against 343,000 in Venezuela as of 2020.
- What is the difference in armed forces personnel, total between South Asia and Venezuela?
- 3.38 million, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Venezuela?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2020.
- How do South Asia and Venezuela rank globally for armed forces personnel, total?
- South Asia ranks 21st and Venezuela ranks 18th 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.