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

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1. China

Active Military Personnel: 2,035,000

China has the largest armed forces in the world by active military personnel, with a manpower of over 2 million troops. This formidable force is primarily represented by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which consists of the Ground Force, Air Force, Navy, Rocket Force, and the Strategic Support Force. The Chinese military has a massive defense budget – only next to the United States – and is equipped with some of the most advanced and sophisticated weapons in the world.

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