Philippines: Armed forces

The latest value from 2020 is 157000 people, an increase from 155000 people in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 162240 people, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for the Philippines from 1985 to 2020 is 145498 people. The minimum value, 104000 people, was reached in 1994 while the maximum of 165500 people was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: 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.