Top 10 countries with the largest army force in the world

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: Bangladesh

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Top 10 countries with the largest army force in the world

In 2026, Bangladesh ranks first globally with 7,004,000 military personnel, followed by Vietnam with 5,750,000. Ukraine, with 5,000,000, has significantly expanded its military manpower due to security challenges. India and South Korea complete the top five with 4,900,000 and 3,650,000 military personnel, respectively.

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