Top 5 African countries with the largest military personnel
Using data from World Population Review, below are the top 5 African countries with the largest military personnel.
Amid speculation that there could be a World War III following the spark of new conflicts like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many have been left questioning which African nation has the largest armed forces.
Egypt has been the military powerhouse of Africa for a long time and continues to be so. It was one of America’s main military aid recipients for countless years. Many speculated that the military would weaken due to the political instability, but it seems to have gotten even more powerful.
Using data from World Population Review, below are the top 5 African countries with the largest military personnel.
Egypt
Total personnel – 1.3 million
Active military: 438.5K
Paramilitary: 397K
Reserves: 479K
Algeria
Total personnel – 467.2K
Active military: 130K
Paramilitary: 187.2K
Reserves: 150K
Morocco
Total personnel: 395.8K
Active military: 195.8K
Paramilitary: 50K
Reserve: 150K
Eritrea
Total personnel: 321.8K
Active military: 201.8K
Paramilitary: 0
Reserves: 120K
Nigeria
Total personnel: 223K
Active military: 143K
Paramilitary: 80K
Reserves: 0
