Military personnel in Russia
Russia: Military personnel was 1.19 million people in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Military personnel in Russia, 1816–2022
Source: Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2022, military personnel in Russia stood at 1.19 million people.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.2% on the previous year and up 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military personnel in Russia peaked at 12.50 million people in 1945 and was at its lowest, 526,000 people, in 1848.
That places Russia 5th out of 194 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810s | 674,000 people | 596,000 people | 800,000 people | 4 |
| 1820s | 797,800 people | 578,000 people | 1.03 million people | 10 |
| 1830s | 763,500 people | 567,000 people | 1.02 million people | 10 |
| 1840s | 699,700 people | 526,000 people | 803,000 people | 10 |
| 1850s | 1.03 million people | 560,000 people | 2.00 million people | 10 |
| 1860s | 778,600 people | 628,000 people | 1.14 million people | 10 |
| 1870s | 857,500 people | 738,000 people | 1.21 million people | 10 |
| 1880s | 853,400 people | 803,000 people | 909,000 people | 10 |
| 1890s | 907,200 people | 844,000 people | 938,000 people | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.34 million people | 1.14 million people | 2.37 million people | 10 |
| 1910s | 3.76 million people | 1.29 million people | 10.90 million people | 9 |
| 1920s | 1.76 million people | 562,000 people | 5.50 million people | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.09 million people | 562,000 people | 1.79 million people | 10 |
| 1940s | 4.88 million people | 2.50 million people | 12.50 million people | 10 |
| 1950s | 4.96 million people | 3.60 million people | 5.80 million people | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.46 million people | 2.78 million people | 4.20 million people | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.03 million people | 3.90 million people | 4.30 million people | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.88 million people | 3.70 million people | 3.90 million people | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.71 million people | 900,000 people | 3.40 million people | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.01 million people | 961,000 people | 1.04 million people | 10 |
| 2010s | 891,900 people | 771,000 people | 1.05 million people | 10 |
| 2020s | 996,667 people | 900,000 people | 1.19 million people | 3 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.2 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.03 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.367 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military personnel in Russia?
- Military personnel in Russia was 1.19 million people in 2022, according to Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military personnel recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.50 million people in 1945.
- What is the lowest military personnel recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 526,000 people in 1848.
- How does Russia rank for military personnel?
- Russia ranks 5th out of 194 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military personnel rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Troops under the command of the national government, intended for use against foreign adversaries, and held ready for combat as of January 1 of the given year.