Indonesia vs Iran: Armed forces personnel
Indonesia
676,000
in 2020
Iran
650,000
in 2020
Indonesia rank
9th
Iran rank
10th
Armed forces personnel over time
- Indonesia
- Iran
How they compare
Indonesia currently reports 676,000 against 650,000 in Iran, a difference of 26,000.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 33 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Iran ahead.
Indonesia ranks 9th and Iran ranks 10th of 173 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Indonesia averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 281,550 | 607,000 | 325,450 | Iran |
| 1990s | 382,270 | 658,860 | 276,590 | Iran |
| 2000s | 546,500 | 576,500 | 30,000 | Iran |
| 2010s | 666,650 | 580,400 | 86,250 | Indonesia |
| 2020s | 676,000 | 650,000 | 26,000 | Indonesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher armed forces personnel, Indonesia or Iran?
- Indonesia, at 676,000 against 650,000 in Iran as of 2020.
- What is the difference in armed forces personnel between Indonesia and Iran?
- 26,000, with Indonesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Iran?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2020.
- How do Indonesia and Iran rank globally for armed forces personnel?
- Indonesia ranks 9th and Iran ranks 10th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Armed forces personnel. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.