5 Countries with the Most Reserve Military Manpower in the World

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1. Vietnam

Total reserve military manpower: 5,000,000

Topping the list is Vietnam, with a reserve military manpower of 5,000,000 in 2024. People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN), the national military force of Vietnam, includes the Ground Force, Navy, Air Force, Border Guard, and Coast Guard. PAVN is one of the largest militaries in its region and has participated in numerous conflicts since it was founded in the mid-1940s. 

In 2022, the Vietnamese army used 2.3% of the country’s total GDP for military expenditure. Also, Vietnamese male citizens aged 18 to 25 are required to perform compulsory military service. 

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