South Sudan, Republic of vs Zimbabwe: Armed forces personnel, total
South Sudan, Republic of
53,000
in 2020
Zimbabwe
51,000
in 2020
South Sudan, Republic of rank
67th
Zimbabwe rank
69th
Armed forces personnel, total over time
- South Sudan, Republic of
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
South Sudan, Republic of currently reports 53,000 against 51,000 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 2,000.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Sudan, Republic of has been ahead every year.
South Sudan, Republic of ranks 67th and Zimbabwe ranks 69th of 173 countries.
South Sudan, Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan, Republic of | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 185,500 | 50,860 | 134,640 | South Sudan, Republic of |
| 2020s | 53,000 | 51,000 | 2,000 | South Sudan, Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher armed forces personnel, total, South Sudan, Republic of or Zimbabwe?
- South Sudan, Republic of, at 53,000 against 51,000 in Zimbabwe as of 2020.
- What is the difference in armed forces personnel, total between South Sudan, Republic of and Zimbabwe?
- 2,000, with South Sudan, Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan, Republic of and Zimbabwe?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do South Sudan, Republic of and Zimbabwe rank globally for armed forces personnel, total?
- South Sudan, Republic of ranks 67th and Zimbabwe ranks 69th of 173 countries.
- 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.