Ranked: The World’s Largest Armies in 2026 - VoronoiRanked: The World’s Largest Armies in 2026
Key Takeaways
- Bangladesh ranks #1 globally with over 7 million personnel, driven almost entirely by reserves and paramilitary forces.
- China has the largest active-duty military, with roughly 2 million troops.
- Countries like South Korea and Taiwan rely heavily on reserves due to regional security pressures.
