North Macedonia vs Zambia: Armed forces personnel
North Macedonia
16,000
in 2020
Zambia
16,000
in 2020
North Macedonia rank
113th
Zambia rank
113th
Armed forces personnel over time
- North Macedonia
- Zambia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 16,000 against 16,000 in Zambia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Zambia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 113th and Zambia ranks 113th of 173 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,462 | 20,375 | 2,912 | Zambia |
| 2000s | 19,080 | 18,500 | 580 | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 11,920 | 16,360 | 4,440 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 16,000 | 16,000 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher armed forces personnel, North Macedonia or Zambia?
- North Macedonia, at 16,000 against 16,000 in Zambia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in armed forces personnel between North Macedonia and Zambia?
- 0, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Zambia?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2020.
- How do North Macedonia and Zambia rank globally for armed forces personnel?
- North Macedonia ranks 113th and Zambia ranks 113th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The Military Balance - International Institute for Strategic Studies, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Armed forces personnel. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if their training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.