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Interactive MapIntroductionMilitary Statistics by CountryAircraft CarriersAircraft Carriers by CountryNumber of Aircraft Carriers by CountryUS Aircraft CarriersHow many aircraft carriers does the US have ?Number of Aircraft Carriers by CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the CongoDenmarkDjiboutiDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFijiFinlandFranceGabonGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGuatemalaGuyanaHaitiHondurasHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLithuaniaLuxembourgMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaliMaltaMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorth KoreaNorwayOmanPakistanPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeople's Republic of ChinaPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalQatarRepublic of MacedoniaRepublic of the CongoRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandThe BahamasThe GambiaTogoTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVenezuelaVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabweFAQsWhich country has the most aircraft carriers ?How many aircraft carriers are there in the world ?How many aircraft carriers does each country have ?

Introduction

Aircraft carriers are large, seagoing ships designed to deploy and recover aircraft, typically in air-sea operations. Capable of sustaining long-term operations at sea, these vessels are some of the largest warships ever built. They generally have a displacement of over 60,000 tons and can reach up to 1,100 feet in length with a width of 250 feet. An aircraft carrier offers the capability to launch and land fixed-wing aircraft such as fighter jets, helicopters, and other types of airborne weapons. The ship contains a flight deck for launching planes and an island superstructure for navigation and communication purposes. Additionally, they often have several hangers or magazines that store fuel, spare parts, and ammunition. Aircraft carriers contain multiple defensive systems such as anti-aircraft cannons, surface-launched missiles, and electronic warfare capabilities that allow them to protect their critical assets from enemy threats. In addition to their offensive capabilities, these ships boast sophisticated medical facilities capable of providing full medical support for their crew.

Military Statistics by Country

#CountryNumber of Aircraft CarriersNumber of Active Military PersonnelMilitary Spending
1United States of America111,395,350877 billion
2India21,460,35081 billion
3Italy2161,55033 billion
4Japan2247,15046 billion
5People's Republic of China22,035,000292 billion
6United Kingdom2153,20068 billion
7France1203,25054 billion
8Russia1900,00086 billion
9Spain1122,85020 billion
10Afghanistan0165,000
11Albania07,500289 million
12Algeria0139,0009 billion
13Angola0107,0002 billion
14Antigua and Barbuda0180
15Argentina072,1003 billion
16Armenia042,900795 million
17Australia059,60032 billion
18Austria023,3004 billion
19Azerbaijan066,9503 billion
20Bahrain08,2001 billion
21Bangladesh0163,0505 billion
22Barbados0610
23Belarus047,950821 million
24Belgium05,9007 billion
25Belize01,50024 million
26Benin07,25097 million
27Bolivia034,100640 million
28Bosnia and Herzegovina010,500184 million
29Botswana09,000489 million
30Brazil0366,50020 billion
31Brunei07,200436 million
32Bulgaria036,9501 billion
33Burkina Faso011,200563 million
34Burundi030,050101 million
35Cambodia0124,300611 million
36Cameroon025,400417 million
37Canada066,50027 billion
38Central African Republic09,15042 million
39Chad033,500357 million
40Chile068,5006 billion
41Colombia0255,95010 billion
42Costa Rica00$0 $
43Croatia016,7001 billion
44Cuba049,000
45Cyprus012,000494 million
46Czech Republic026,6004 billion
47Democratic Republic of the Congo0134,250371 million
48Denmark015,4005 billion
49Djibouti010,450
50Dominican Republic056,050761 million
51East Timor02,28044 million
52Ecuador041,2502 billion
53Egypt0438,5005 billion
54El Salvador024,500422 million
55Equatorial Guinea01,450157 million
56Eritrea0201,750
57Estonia07,200811 million
58Ethiopia0138,0001 billion
59Fiji04,04067 million
60Finland019,2505 billion
61Gabon04,700278 million
62Georgia020,650360 million
63Germany0183,40056 billion
64Ghana015,500229 million
65Greece0143,3008 billion
66Guatemala018,050431 million
67Guyana03,40084 million
68Haiti050013 million
69Honduras014,950478 million
70Hungary034,2003 billion
71Iceland0250$0 $
72Indonesia0395,5009 billion
73Iran0610,0007 billion
74Iraq0193,0005 billion
75Ireland08,5501 billion
76Israel0169,50023 billion
77Ivory Coast027,400607 million
78Jamaica05,950215 million
79Jordan0100,5002 billion
80Kazakhstan039,0001 billion
81Kenya024,1001 billion
82Kuwait017,5008 billion
83Kyrgyzstan010,900150 million
84Laos029,100
85Latvia08,750849 million
86Lebanon060,000
87Lesotho02,00035 million
88Liberia02,01019 million
89Libya0
90Lithuania023,0002 billion
91Luxembourg0410565 million
92Madagascar013,50098 million
93Malawi010,70076 million
94Malaysia0113,0004 billion
95Mali021,000515 million
96Malta01,70087 million
97Mauritania015,850225 million
98Mauritius0020 million
99Mexico0216,0009 billion
100Moldova055,15048 million
101Mongolia09,700118 million
102Montenegro02,35098 million
103Morocco0195,8005 billion
104Mozambique011,200282 million
105Myanmar0356,0002 billion
106Namibia09,900369 million
107Nepal096,600428 million
108Netherlands033,60016 billion
109New Zealand09,7503 billion
110Nicaragua012,00084 million
111Niger05,300243 million
112Nigeria0143,0003 billion
113North Korea01,280,000
114Norway025,4008 billion
115Oman042,6006 billion
116Pakistan0651,80010 billion
117Panama00$0 $
118Papua New Guinea04,00097 million
119Paraguay013,950366 million
120Peru081,0003 billion
121Philippines0145,3004 billion
122Poland0114,05017 billion
123Portugal027,2504 billion
124Qatar016,50015 billion
125Republic of Macedonia08,000225 million
126Republic of the Congo010,000266 million
127Romania071,5005 billion
128Rwanda033,000177 million
129Saudi Arabia0257,00075 billion
130Senegal013,600433 million
131Serbia028,1501 billion
132Seychelles042026 million
133Sierra Leone08,50025 million
134Singapore051,00012 billion
135Slovakia017,9502 billion
136Slovenia06,950735 million
137Somalia013,900115 million
138South Africa074,0003 billion
139South Korea0555,00046 billion
140South Sudan053,000379 million
141Sri Lanka0255,0001 billion
142Sudan0104,300
143Suriname01,840
144Sweden014,6008 billion
145Switzerland019,5506 billion
146Syria0169,000
147Taiwan0169,00013 billion
148Tajikistan08,800103 million
149Tanzania027,000832 million
150Thailand0360,8506 billion
151The Bahamas01,500
152The Gambia04,10015 million
153Togo08,550337 million
154Trinidad and Tobago04,650201 million
155Tunisia035,8001 billion
156Turkey0355,20011 billion
157Turkmenistan036,500
158Uganda045,000923 million
159Ukraine0196,60044 billion
160United Arab Emirates063,000
161Uruguay021,1001 billion
162Uzbekistan048,000
163Venezuela0123,000
164Vietnam0482,000
165Yemen040,000
166Zambia015,100326 million
167Zimbabwe029,000182 million

Aircraft Carriers

Aircraft carriers are typically about 1,000 feet long, which is roughly the length of three football fields. This immense size allows them to carry up to 90 aircraft as well as several thousand military personnel and crew. The width varies from aircraft carrier to aircraft carrier, but it is often around 200 feet wide. The total displacement of an aircraft carrier is usually between 70,000 and 100,000 tonnes, giving them immense power and agility in the open seas with their massive engines. In terms of sheer size and power, these vessels can be likened to small floating cities. They also have a deep draft that supports almost all sizes of aircraft, making them highly versatile warships capable of performing a multitude of tasks. Finally, in terms of cost, an aircraft carrier generally costs between $5 billion to $10 billion to build. The American USS Nimitz for example, one of the longest aircraft carriers in the world, costs $9.7 billion while a Russian aircraft carrier costs less (around $6 to $7 billion). After manufacturing the ships, they need to be operated and maintained, which adds additional costs. On average, it costs $1.20 billion to operate an aircraft carrier annually.

Aircraft Carriers by Country

Due to their complexity, cost, and need for access to the sea or ocean, the number of aircraft carriers by country varies from most countries having no aircraft carriers, and only nine countries having at least one aircraft carrier. The countries that have some are generally important military powers with access to international waters. The country with the most aircraft carriers is the United States, with 11 aircraft carriers. The next countries with the most aircraft carriers are India, Italy, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom with two aircraft carriers each. Finally, there are three countries who have one aircraft carrier each – France, Russia, and Spain.

Number of Aircraft Carriers by Country

1. United States of America – 11 aircraft carriers
2. India – 2 aircraft carriers
3. Italy – 2 aircraft carriers
4. Japan – 2 aircraft carriers
5. China – 2 aircraft carriers
6. United Kingdom – 2 aircraft carriers
7. France – 1 aircraft carrier
8. Russia – 1 aircraft carrier
9. Spain – 1 aircraft carrier

US Aircraft Carriers

US aircraft carriers are some of the most powerful and iconic vessels in the world. They are massive floating airfields that are capable of launching dozens of fighter jets and other aircraft, making them invaluable assets for military operations. The US Navy currently has 11 aircraft carriers. These ships can carry up to 90 planes and helicopters, plus thousands of personnel including pilots, mechanics, and support staff. Aircraft carriers also feature a variety of advanced weapons systems to protect themselves from enemy attacks while they are underway. As well as their offensive capability, they also provide air defense for nearby vessels, allowing them to operate in hostile waters safely. Furthermore, modern aircraft carriers have been equipped with sophisticated computer networks to manage all onboard operations effectively. This allows them to be used as command centers for complex naval missions around the globe.

How many aircraft carriers does the US have ?

The US Navy has the largest fleet of aircraft carriers in the world, with a total of 11 ships in active service. The USS Langley was the first American aircraft carrier that was commissioned in 1922 and decommissioned in 1942 and fought in World War II. Currently, the American fleet consists of eleven aircraft carriers that are nuclear-powered, including the Gerald R. Ford class, the largest aircraft carrier in the world weighing 100,000 tonnes and measuring 1,106ft long that came into service in 2017. It also includes the well-known Nimitz class, 101,000-tonne, 1,092ft-long carriers that are powered by two nuclear reactors and which were first commissioned in 1975.

Number of Aircraft Carriers by Country

Afghanistan

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165,000

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Albania

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#11

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7,500

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#136

289 million

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#107

Algeria

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0

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#12

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139,000

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#37

9 billion

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#26

Angola

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#13

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107,000

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#45

2 billion

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#63

Antigua and Barbuda

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0

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#14

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180

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#165

Argentina

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#15

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72,100

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#51

3 billion

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#56

Armenia

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0

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#16

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42,900

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#67

795 million

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#80

Australia

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0

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#17

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59,600

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#58

32 billion

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#13

Austria

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0

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#18

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23,300

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#92

4 billion

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#49

Azerbaijan

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0

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#19

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66,950

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#54

3 billion

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#53

Bahrain

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#20

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8,200

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#134

1 billion

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#65

Bangladesh

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0

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#21

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163,050

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#31

5 billion

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#43

Barbados

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0

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#22

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610

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#160

Belarus

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0

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#23

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47,950

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#65

821 million

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#78

Belgium

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0

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#24

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5,900

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#142

7 billion

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#33

Belize

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0

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#25

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1,500

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#157

24 million

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#144

Benin

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0

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#26

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7,250

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#137

97 million

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#130

Bolivia

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0

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#27

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34,100

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#76

640 million

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#83

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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0

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#28

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10,500

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#120

184 million

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#117

Botswana

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0

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#29

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9,000

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#128

489 million

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#90

Brazil

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#30

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366,500

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#12

20 billion

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#17

Brunei

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#31

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7,200

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#138

436 million

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#93

Bulgaria

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#32

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36,950

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#72

1 billion

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#67

Burkina Faso

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#33

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11,200

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#116

563 million

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#87

Burundi

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#34

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30,050

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#80

101 million

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#126

Cambodia

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#35

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124,300

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#40

611 million

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#84

Cameroon

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#36

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25,400

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#88

417 million

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#98

Canada

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#37

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66,500

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#55

27 billion

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#14

Central African Republic

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#38

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9,150

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#127

42 million

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#139

Chad

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#39

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33,500

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#78

357 million

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#104

Chile

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#40

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68,500

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#53

6 billion

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#38

Colombia

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#41

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255,950

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#17

10 billion

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#25

Costa Rica

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0

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#42

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0

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Croatia

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#43

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16,700

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#102

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#68

Cuba

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#44

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49,000

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#63

Cyprus

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#45

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12,000

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#114

494 million

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#89

Czech Republic

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#46

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26,600

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#87

4 billion

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#46

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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0

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#47

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134,250

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#39

371 million

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#100

Denmark

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0

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#48

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15,400

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#106

5 billion

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#39

Djibouti

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0

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#49

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10,450

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#121

Dominican Republic

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#50

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56,050

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#59

761 million

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#81

East Timor

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#51

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2,280

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#152

44 million

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#138

Ecuador

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#52

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41,250

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#69

2 billion

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#58

Egypt

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#53

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438,500

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#10

5 billion

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#45

El Salvador

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#54

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24,500

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#90

422 million

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#97

Equatorial Guinea

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#55

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1,450

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#159

157 million

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#120

Eritrea

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#56

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201,750

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#22

Estonia

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#57

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7,200

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#139

811 million

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#79

Ethiopia

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#58

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138,000

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#38

1 billion

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#74

Fiji

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#59

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4,040

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#148

67 million

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#136

Finland

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#60

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19,250

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#98

5 billion

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#42

France

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#7

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203,250

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#21

54 billion

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#8

France has one aircraft carrier, making it the seventh biggest naval power in the world. France’s aircraft carrier is the Charles de Gaulle, commissioned in 2001 and named after the famous French statesman. This nuclear-powered vessel is France's flagship, measuring approximately 858 feet long and having a displacement of 42,500 tonnes. The Charles de Gaulle has been extensively upgraded in recent years, with improved propulsion systems and enhanced weapon systems that make it some of the most advanced vessels in Europe.

Gabon

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#61

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4,700

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#144

278 million

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#109

Georgia

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#62

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20,650

- 0%

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#96

360 million

Ranked in the World

#103

Germany

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0

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#63

Number of Active Military Personnel

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183,400

↓ 0.05%

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Ranked in the World

#26

56 billion

Ranked in the World

#7

Ghana

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0

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#64

Number of Active Military Personnel

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15,500

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#105

229 million

Ranked in the World

#112

Greece

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0

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#65

Number of Active Military Personnel

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143,300

↑ 0.42%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#35

8 billion

Ranked in the World

#31

Guatemala

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0

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#66

Number of Active Military Personnel

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18,050

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#99

431 million

Ranked in the World

#95

Guyana

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0

Ranked in the World

#67

Number of Active Military Personnel

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3,400

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#150

84 million

Ranked in the World

#132

Haiti

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0

Ranked in the World

#68

Number of Active Military Personnel

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500

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#161

13 million

Ranked in the World

#148

Honduras

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0

Ranked in the World

#69

Number of Active Military Personnel

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14,950

↑ 3.1%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#108

478 million

Ranked in the World

#91

Hungary

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0

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#70

Number of Active Military Personnel

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34,200

↑ 23.02%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#75

3 billion

Ranked in the World

#57

Iceland

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0

Ranked in the World

#71

Number of Active Military Personnel

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250

↑ INF%

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#164

Ranked in the World

#150

India

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2

Ranked in the World

#2

Number of Active Military Personnel

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1,460,350

↑ 0.13%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#2

81 billion

Ranked in the World

#4

Indonesia

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0

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#72

Number of Active Military Personnel

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395,500

- 0%

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#11

9 billion

Ranked in the World

#27

Iran

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0

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#73

Number of Active Military Personnel

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610,000

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#7

7 billion

Ranked in the World

#34

Iraq

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0

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#74

Number of Active Military Personnel

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193,000

- 0%

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#25

5 billion

Ranked in the World

#44

Ireland

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0

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#75

Number of Active Military Personnel

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8,550

↓ 2.29%

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#131

1 billion

Ranked in the World

#69

Israel

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0

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#76

Number of Active Military Personnel

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169,500

- 0%

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#27

23 billion

Ranked in the World

#15

Italy

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2

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#3

Number of Active Military Personnel

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161,550

↓ 2.39%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#32

33 billion

Ranked in the World

#12

Ivory Coast

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0

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#77

Number of Active Military Personnel

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27,400

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#84

607 million

Ranked in the World

#85

Jamaica

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0

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#78

Number of Active Military Personnel

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5,950

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#141

215 million

Ranked in the World

#115

Japan

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2

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#4

Number of Active Military Personnel

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247,150

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#19

46 billion

Ranked in the World

#10

The Japanese aircraft carriers are the JS Izumo and JS Kaga, ranking the country fourth in the world. The Izumo was first an 814-foot-long flat-top helicopter carrier that was commissioned in 2015 and has been part of Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Forces since then. In 2022, this helicopter carrier was converted into a light aircraft carrier that is able to carry up to 28 aircraft and can hold a capacity of up to 400 personnel. Similarly, the Kaga was at first a helicopter carrier that was converted into an aircraft carrier in 2022 as well. It has a similar length at 814 feet long, with a displacement of 27,000 tons, making it one of the largest ships in the Japanese fleet. This aircraft carrier can carry up to 28 aircraft as well. Both aircraft carriers are important elements in Japan's defense strategy and have been instrumental in increasing their regional naval presence over recent years.

Jordan

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0

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#79

Number of Active Military Personnel

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100,500

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Ranked in the World

#47

2 billion

Ranked in the World

#59

Kazakhstan

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0

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#80

Number of Active Military Personnel

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39,000

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#71

1 billion

Ranked in the World

#72

Kenya

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0

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#81

Number of Active Military Personnel

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24,100

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#91

1 billion

Ranked in the World

#71

Kuwait

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0

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#82

Number of Active Military Personnel

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17,500

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#101

8 billion

Ranked in the World

#30

Kyrgyzstan

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0

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#83

Number of Active Military Personnel

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10,900

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#118

150 million

Ranked in the World

#121

Laos

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0

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#84

Number of Active Military Personnel

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29,100

- 0%

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#81

Latvia

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0

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#85

Number of Active Military Personnel

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8,750

↑ 40%

Vs 2021

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#130

849 million

Ranked in the World

#76

Lebanon

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0

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#86

Number of Active Military Personnel

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60,000

- 0%

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#57

Lesotho

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0

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#87

Number of Active Military Personnel

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2,000

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#154

35 million

Ranked in the World

#140

Liberia

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0

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#88

Number of Active Military Personnel

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2,010

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#153

19 million

Ranked in the World

#146

Libya

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0

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#89

Lithuania

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0

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#90

Number of Active Military Personnel

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23,000

↑ 4.55%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#93

2 billion

Ranked in the World

#62

Luxembourg

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0

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#91

Number of Active Military Personnel

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410

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#163

565 million

Ranked in the World

#86

Madagascar

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0

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#92

Number of Active Military Personnel

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13,500

- 0%

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#113

98 million

Ranked in the World

#128

Malawi

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0

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#93

Number of Active Military Personnel

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10,700

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#119

76 million

Ranked in the World

#134

Malaysia

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0

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#94

Number of Active Military Personnel

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113,000

- 0%

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#44

4 billion

Ranked in the World

#48

Mali

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0

Ranked in the World

#95

Number of Active Military Personnel

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21,000

↑ 61.54%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#95

515 million

Ranked in the World

#88

Malta

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0

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#96

Number of Active Military Personnel

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1,700

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#156

87 million

Ranked in the World

#131

Mauritania

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0

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#97

Number of Active Military Personnel

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15,850

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#104

225 million

Ranked in the World

#113

Mauritius

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0

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#98

Number of Active Military Personnel

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0

↓ 100%

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#167

20 million

Ranked in the World

#145

Mexico

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0

Ranked in the World

#99

Number of Active Military Personnel

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216,000

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#20

9 billion

Ranked in the World

#28

Moldova

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0

Ranked in the World

#100

Number of Active Military Personnel

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55,150

↑ 970.87%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#60

48 million

Ranked in the World

#137

Mongolia

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0

Ranked in the World

#101

Number of Active Military Personnel

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9,700

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#126

118 million

Ranked in the World

#122

Montenegro

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0

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#102

Number of Active Military Personnel

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2,350

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#151

98 million

Ranked in the World

#127

Morocco

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0

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#103

Number of Active Military Personnel

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195,800

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#24

5 billion

Ranked in the World

#41

Mozambique

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0

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#104

Number of Active Military Personnel

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11,200

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Ranked in the World

#117

282 million

Ranked in the World

#108

Myanmar

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0

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#105

Number of Active Military Personnel

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356,000

↓ 12.32%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#14

2 billion

Ranked in the World

#61

Namibia

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0

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#106

Number of Active Military Personnel

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9,900

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#123

369 million

Ranked in the World

#101

Nepal

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0

Ranked in the World

#107

Number of Active Military Personnel

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96,600

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#48

428 million

Ranked in the World

#96

Netherlands

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0

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#108

Number of Active Military Personnel

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33,600

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#77

16 billion

Ranked in the World

#19

New Zealand

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0

Ranked in the World

#109

Number of Active Military Personnel

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9,750

↑ 3.72%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#124

3 billion

Ranked in the World

#55

Nicaragua

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0

Ranked in the World

#110

Number of Active Military Personnel

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12,000

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#115

84 million

Ranked in the World

#133

Niger

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0

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#111

Number of Active Military Personnel

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5,300

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#143

243 million

Ranked in the World

#111

Nigeria

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0

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#112

Number of Active Military Personnel

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143,000

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#36

3 billion

Ranked in the World

#51

North Korea

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0

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#113

Number of Active Military Personnel

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1,280,000

- 0%

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#4

Norway

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0

Ranked in the World

#114

Number of Active Military Personnel

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25,400

↑ 13.65%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#89

8 billion

Ranked in the World

#29

Oman

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0

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#115

Number of Active Military Personnel

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42,600

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#68

6 billion

Ranked in the World

#36

Pakistan

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0

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#116

Number of Active Military Personnel

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651,800

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#6

10 billion

Ranked in the World

#24

Panama

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0

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#117

Number of Active Military Personnel

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0

↓ 100%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#168

Ranked in the World

#151

Papua New Guinea

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0

Ranked in the World

#118

Number of Active Military Personnel

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4,000

↑ 11.11%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#149

97 million

Ranked in the World

#129

Paraguay

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0

Ranked in the World

#119

Number of Active Military Personnel

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13,950

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#110

366 million

Ranked in the World

#102

People's Republic of China

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2

Ranked in the World

#5

Number of Active Military Personnel

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2,035,000

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#1

292 billion

Ranked in the World

#2

Peru

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0

Ranked in the World

#120

Number of Active Military Personnel

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81,000

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#49

3 billion

Ranked in the World

#54

Philippines

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0

Ranked in the World

#121

Number of Active Military Personnel

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145,300

↑ 1.54%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#34

4 billion

Ranked in the World

#47

Poland

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0

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#122

Number of Active Military Personnel

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114,050

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#43

17 billion

Ranked in the World

#18

Portugal

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0

Ranked in the World

#123

Number of Active Military Personnel

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27,250

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#85

4 billion

Ranked in the World

#50

Qatar

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0

Ranked in the World

#124

Number of Active Military Personnel

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16,500

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#103

15 billion

Ranked in the World

#20

Republic of Macedonia

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0

Ranked in the World

#125

Number of Active Military Personnel

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8,000

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#135

225 million

Ranked in the World

#114

Republic of the Congo

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0

Ranked in the World

#126

Number of Active Military Personnel

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10,000

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#122

266 million

Ranked in the World

#110

Romania

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0

Ranked in the World

#127

Number of Active Military Personnel

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71,500

↑ 4.38%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#52

5 billion

Ranked in the World

#40

Russia

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1

Ranked in the World

#8

Number of Active Military Personnel

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900,000

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#5

86 billion

Ranked in the World

#3

Russia's only active aircraft carrier is the Admiral Kuznetsov, ranking the country eighth in the world. The vessel was commissioned in 1991 and is named after former Soviet admiral Nikolay Gerasimovich Kuznetsov. It is the only ship of its class still in service and has been used extensively in recent years to support Russian operations such as the civil war in Syria. The Admiral Kuznetsov also serves as Russia's flagship for naval exercises with other nations, most notably China and India. It has become a symbol of Russian military power around the world due to its impressive size, strength, and endurance capabilities.

Rwanda

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0

Ranked in the World

#128

Number of Active Military Personnel

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33,000

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#79

177 million

Ranked in the World

#119

Saudi Arabia

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0

Ranked in the World

#129

Number of Active Military Personnel

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257,000

↑ 13.22%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#16

75 billion

Ranked in the World

#5

Senegal

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0

Ranked in the World

#130

Number of Active Military Personnel

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13,600

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#112

433 million

Ranked in the World

#94

Serbia

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0

Ranked in the World

#131

Number of Active Military Personnel

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28,150

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#83

1 billion

Ranked in the World

#64

Seychelles

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0

Ranked in the World

#132

Number of Active Military Personnel

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420

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#162

26 million

Ranked in the World

#141

Sierra Leone

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0

Ranked in the World

#133

Number of Active Military Personnel

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8,500

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#133

25 million

Ranked in the World

#143

Singapore

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0

Ranked in the World

#134

Number of Active Military Personnel

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51,000

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#62

12 billion

Ranked in the World

#22

Slovakia

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0

Ranked in the World

#135

Number of Active Military Personnel

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17,950

↑ 13.25%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#100

2 billion

Ranked in the World

#60

Slovenia

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0

Ranked in the World

#136

Number of Active Military Personnel

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6,950

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#140

735 million

Ranked in the World

#82

Somalia

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0

Ranked in the World

#137

Number of Active Military Personnel

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13,900

↓ 29.8%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#111

115 million

Ranked in the World

#123

South Africa

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0

Ranked in the World

#138

Number of Active Military Personnel

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74,000

↓ 0.67%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#50

3 billion

Ranked in the World

#52

South Korea

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0

Ranked in the World

#139

Number of Active Military Personnel

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555,000

↓ 7.35%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#8

46 billion

Ranked in the World

#9

South Sudan

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0

Ranked in the World

#140

Number of Active Military Personnel

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53,000

↓ 71.35%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#61

379 million

Ranked in the World

#99

Spain

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1

Ranked in the World

#9

Number of Active Military Personnel

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122,850

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#42

20 billion

Ranked in the World

#16

Sri Lanka

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0

Ranked in the World

#141

Number of Active Military Personnel

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255,000

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#18

1 billion

Ranked in the World

#73

Sudan

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0

Ranked in the World

#142

Number of Active Military Personnel

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104,300

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#46

Suriname

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0

Ranked in the World

#143

Number of Active Military Personnel

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1,840

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#155

Sweden

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0

Ranked in the World

#144

Number of Active Military Personnel

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14,600

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#109

8 billion

Ranked in the World

#32

Switzerland

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0

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#145

Number of Active Military Personnel

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19,550

- 0%

Vs 2021

Ranked in the World

#97

6 billion

Ranked in the World

#35

Syria

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0

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#146

Number of Active Military Personnel

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169,000

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#28

Taiwan

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0

Ranked in the World

#147

Number of Active Military Personnel

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169,000

↑ 3.68%

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#29

13 billion

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#21

Tajikistan

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0

Ranked in the World

#148

Number of Active Military Personnel

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8,800

- 0%

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Ranked in the World

#129

103 million

Ranked in the World

#125

Tanzania

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0

Ranked in the World

#149

Number of Active Military Personnel

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27,000

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#86

832 million

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#77

Thailand

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0

Ranked in the World

#150

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360,850

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#13

6 billion

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#37

The Bahamas

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0

Ranked in the World

#151

Number of Active Military Personnel

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1,500

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#158

The Gambia

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0

Ranked in the World

#152

Number of Active Military Personnel

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4,100

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Ranked in the World

#147

15 million

Ranked in the World

#147

Togo

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0

Ranked in the World

#153

Number of Active Military Personnel

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8,550

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#132

337 million

Ranked in the World

#105

Trinidad and Tobago

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0

Ranked in the World

#154

Number of Active Military Personnel

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4,650

↑ 1.09%

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Ranked in the World

#145

201 million

Ranked in the World

#116

Tunisia

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0

Ranked in the World

#155

Number of Active Military Personnel

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35,800

- 0%

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#74

1 billion

Ranked in the World

#70

Turkey

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0

Ranked in the World

#156

Number of Active Military Personnel

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355,200

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#15

11 billion

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#23

Turkmenistan

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0

Ranked in the World

#157

Number of Active Military Personnel

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36,500

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#73

Uganda

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0

Ranked in the World

#158

Number of Active Military Personnel

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45,000

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#66

923 million

Ranked in the World

#75

Ukraine

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0

Ranked in the World

#159

Number of Active Military Personnel

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196,600

↓ 5.93%

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#23

44 billion

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#11

United Arab Emirates

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0

Ranked in the World

#160

Number of Active Military Personnel

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63,000

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#56

United Kingdom

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2

Ranked in the World

#6

Number of Active Military Personnel

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153,200

↑ 3.16%

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#33

68 billion

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#6

United States of America

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11

Ranked in the World

#1

Number of Active Military Personnel

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1,395,350

↑ 0.52%

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Ranked in the World

#3

877 billion

Ranked in the World

#1

The United States currently operates eleven aircraft carriers, the most of any country in the world. These vast vessels are integral to the country's military strength and can deploy anywhere around the world thanks to their immense range. The aircraft carriers also provide an important launch pad for fighter jets and helicopters to take part in missions, ensuring that U.S. interests can be defended and protected worldwide. Each carrier is equipped with cutting-edge technology such as advanced radar systems that enable them to detect potential threats from great distances away. When necessary these powerful vessels can be deployed rapidly to any part of the world, allowing US forces to reach far-flung locations with unprecedented speed.

Uruguay

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0

Ranked in the World

#161

Number of Active Military Personnel

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21,100

↑ 0.48%

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Ranked in the World

#94

1 billion

Ranked in the World

#66

Uzbekistan

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0

Ranked in the World

#162

Number of Active Military Personnel

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48,000

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#64

Venezuela

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0

Ranked in the World

#163

Number of Active Military Personnel

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123,000

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#41

Vietnam

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0

Ranked in the World

#164

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482,000

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#9

Yemen

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0

Ranked in the World

#165

Number of Active Military Personnel

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40,000

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#70

Zambia

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0

Ranked in the World

#166

Number of Active Military Personnel

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15,100

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#107

326 million

Ranked in the World

#106

Zimbabwe

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0

Ranked in the World

#167

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29,000

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Ranked in the World

#82

182 million

Ranked in the World

#118

FAQs

Which country has the most aircraft carriers ?

The United States has the most aircraft carriers in the world.

How many aircraft carriers are there in the world ?

There are 24 active aircraft carriers throughout the world.

How many aircraft carriers does each country have ?

The United States has 11 aircraft carriers, China, India, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom have two aircraft carriers each, while France, Russia, and Spain all have one aircraft carrier.

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