Who Has the Most Army?
The answer to this question depends on how you define an army. Generally, the country with the most active military personnel is China, followed by the United States and India. However, if you include reserve forces and paramilitary units, then the United States has the largest army in the world.
China
China has the largest active military force in the world, with 2.18 million personnel as of 2020. This includes both land-based and naval forces. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is responsible for defending China’s borders and maintaining internal security.
United States
The United States has 1.37 million active military personnel as of 2020. This number does not include reserve forces or paramilitary units such as the National Guard or Coast Guard. When these are included, the total number of personnel rises to over 3 million.
India
India has 1.36 million active military personnel as of 2020. This includes both land-based and naval forces. The Indian Armed Forces are responsible for defending India’s borders and maintaining internal security.