5 Largest Armed Forces in the World Ranked by Active Military Personnel

4. Russia

Active Military Personnel: 1,320,000

According to a report, more than 45,000 Russian soldiers have died since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022. Despite the heavy losses suffered, the country ranks among the largest and most battle-hardened armed forces in the world. In addition to the 1.32 million active troops, Russia also has about 2 million reserve personnel as per the Global Firepower Index.