List ranks the most powerful military nations in the world
Using more than 50 factors to determine a country’s Power Index, the Global Firepower 2017 list ranks the most powerful military nations in the world. The list ranks 127 advanced and lesser developed nations, based on factors such as their geographical location, natural resource reliance, manpower and current economic health. It must be noted that nuclear capability and current political/military leadership is not taken into account. Also, land-locked nations are not penalized for not having a standing navy. Here's a look at the 50 most powerful military nations, according to the list, as of April 25, 2017.
1. United States
Population: 323,995,528
Reaching military age annually: 4,220,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 1,400,000/1,100,000
Aircraft: 13,762
Tanks: 5,884
Naval strength: 415
2. Russia
Population: 142,355,415
Reaching military age annually: 1,355,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 766,055/2,485,000
Aircraft: 3,794
Tanks: 20,216
Naval strength: 352
3. China
Population: 1,373,541,278
Reaching military age annually: 19,550,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 2,335,000/2,300,000
Aircraft: 2,955
Tanks: 6,457
Naval strength:
4. India
Population: 1,266,883,598
Reaching military age annually: 22,900,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 1,325,000/2,143,000
Aircraft: 2,102
Tanks: 4,426
Naval strength: 295
5. France
Population: 66,836,154
Reaching military age annually: 775,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 205,000/195,770
Aircraft: 1,305
Tanks: 406
Naval strength: 118
6. United Kingdom
Population: 64,430,428
Reaching military age annually: 750,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 150,000/182,000
Aircraft: 856
Tanks: 249
Naval strength: 76
7. Japan
Population: 126,702,133
Reaching military age annually: 1,215,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 250,000/57,900
Aircraft: 1,594
Tanks: 700
Naval strength: 131
8. Turkey
Population: 80,274,604
Reaching military age annually: 1,375,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 410,500/185,630
Aircraft: 1,018
Tanks: 2,445
Naval strength: 194
9. Germany
Population: 80,722,792
Reaching military age annually: 791,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 180,000/145,000
Aircraft: 698
Tanks: 543
Naval strength: 81
10. Italy
Population: 62,007,540
Reaching military age annually: 570,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 320,000/42,000
Aircraft: 822
Tanks: 200
Naval strength: 143
11. South Korea
Population: 50,924,172
Reaching military age annually: 690,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 625,000/2,900,000
Aircraft: 1,477
Tanks: 2,654
Naval strength: 166
12. Egypt
Population: 94,666,993
Reaching military age annually: 1,535,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 470,000/800,000
Aircraft: 1,132
Tanks: 4,110
Naval strength: 319
13. Pakistan
Population: 201,995,540
Reaching military age annually: 4,345,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 620,000/515,000
Aircraft: 951
Tanks: 2,924
Naval strength: 197
14. Indonesia
Population: 258,316,051
Reaching military age annually: 4,500,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 476,000/400,000
Aircraft: 441
Tanks: 418
Naval strength: 221
15. Israel
Population: 8,174,527
Reaching military age annually: 122,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 160,000/630,000
Aircraft: 652
Tanks: 2,620
Naval strength: 65
16. Vietnam
Population: 95,261,021
Reaching military age annually: 1,640,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 415,000/5,040,000
Aircraft: 278
Tanks: 1,545
Naval strength: 65
17. Brazil
Population: 205,823,665
Reaching military age annually: 3,410,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 330,000/1,800,000
Aircraft: 697
Tanks: 469
Naval strength: 110
18. Poland
Population: 38,523,261
Reaching military age annually: 435,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 120,000/515,000
Aircraft: 465
Tanks: 1,065
Naval strength: 83
19. Taiwan
Population: 23,464,787
Reaching military age annually: 325,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 300,000/1,675,000
Aircraft: 850
Tanks: 2,005
Naval strength: 87
20. Iran
Population: 82,801,633
Reaching military age annually: 1,400,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 545,000/1,800,000
Aircraft: 477
Tanks: 1,616
Naval strength: 398
21. Thailand
Population: 68,200,824
Reaching military age annually: 1,045,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 310,000/245,000
Aircraft: 555
Tanks: 737
Naval strength: 81
22. Australia
Population: 22,992,654
Reaching military age annually: 280,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 60,000/44,240
Aircraft: 465
Tanks: 59
Naval strength: 47
23. North Korea
Population: 25,115,311
Reaching military age annually: 415,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 700,000/4,500,000
Aircraft: 944
Tanks: 5,025
Naval strength: 967
24. Saudi Arabia
Population: 28,160,273
Reaching military age annually: 510,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 235,000/25,000
Aircraft: 790
Tanks: 1,142
Naval strength: 55
25. Canada
Population: 35,362,905
Reaching military age annually: 425,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 95,000/51,000
Aircraft: 414
Tanks: 80
Naval strength: 63
26. Algeria
Population: 40,263,711
Reaching military age annually: 675,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 520,000/400,000
Aircraft: 502
Tanks: 2,405
Naval strength: 85
27. Spain
Population: 48,563,476
Reaching military age annually: 423,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 125,000/16,200
Aircraft: 533
Tanks: 327
Naval strength: 46
28. Greece
Population: 10,773,253
Reaching military age annually: 105,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 180,000/280,000
Aircraft: 600
Tanks: 1,345
Naval strength: 115
29. Sweden
Population: 9,880,604
Reaching military age annually: 110,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 14,000/26,000
Aircraft: 198
Tanks: 120
Naval strength: 63
30. Ukraine
Population: 44,209,733
Reaching military age annually: 482,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 160,000/1,000,000
Aircraft: 238
Tanks: 2,449
Naval strength: 25
31. Czech Republic
Population: 10,644,842
Reaching military age annually: 98,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 21,100/11,000
Aircraft: 109
Tanks: 123
Naval strength: 0
32. Myanmar
Population: 56,890,418
Reaching military age annually: 1,030,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 406,000
Aircraft: 249
Tanks: 592
Naval strength: 155
33. Malaysia
Population: 30,949,962
Reaching military age annually: 520,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 110,000/296,500
Aircraft: 232
Tanks: 74
Naval strength: 61
34. Mexico
Population: 123,166,749
Reaching military age annually: 2,175,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 270,000/76,500
Aircraft: 452
Tanks: 0
Naval strength: 143
35. Argentina
Population: 43,886,748
Reaching military age annually: 665,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 75,000/31,240
Aircraft: 248
Tanks: 390
Naval strength: 42
36. Switzerland
Population: 8,179,294
Reaching military age annually: 90,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 140,000/77,000
Aircraft: 183
Tanks: 134
Naval strength: 0
37. Norway
Population: 5,265,158
Reaching military age annually: 65,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 26,500/45,250
Aircraft: 106
Tanks: 52
Naval strength: 62
38. Netherlands
Population: 17,016,967
Reaching military age annually: 202,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 50,000/32,200
Aircraft: 164
Tanks: 0
Naval strength: 56
39. Peru
Population: 30,741,062
Reaching military age annually: 605,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 120,660/272,000
Aircraft: 267
Tanks: 85
Naval strength: 60
40. Colombia
Population: 47,220,856
Reaching military age annually: 845,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 445,000/62,000
Aircraft: 457
Tanks: 0
Naval strength: 234
41. Venezuela
Population: 30,912,302
Reaching military age annually: 552,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 115,000/438,000
Aircraft: 280
Tanks: 696
Naval strength: 50
42. Ethiopia
Population: 102,374,044
Reaching military age annually: 1,950,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 185,500/0
Aircraft: 80
Tanks: 8000
Naval strength: 0
43. Syria
Population: 17,185,170
Reaching military age annually: 502,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 180,000/570,000
Aircraft: 461
Tanks: 4,640
Naval strength: 56
44. Romania
Population: 21,599,736
Reaching military age annually: 230,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 75,000/80,000
Aircraft: 134
Tanks: 827
Naval strength: 48
45. Nigeria
Population: 186,053,386
Reaching military age annually: 3,456,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 130,000/32,000
Aircraft: 110
Tanks: 148
Naval strength: 75
46. South Africa
Population: 54,300,704
Reaching military age annually: 965,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 89,000/17,100
Aircraft: 231
Tanks: 195
Naval strength: 30
47. Chile
Population: 17,650,114
Reaching military age annually: 280,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 60,550/82,000
Aircraft: 243
Tanks: 300
Naval strength: 69
48. Uzbekistan
Population: 29,473,614
Reaching military age annually: 602,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 65,000/20,000
Aircraft: 175
Tanks: 430
Naval strength: 0
49. Philippines
Population: 102,624,209
Reaching military age annually: 2,100,000
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 220,000/430,000
Aircraft: 149
Tanks: 45
Naval strength: 119
50. Belarus
Population: 9,570,376
Reaching military age annually: 100,620
Active frontline personnel/reserve personnel: 65,000/290,000
