5 Largest Military Countries by Continent

Name the 5 countries of each continent with the most active military personnel.
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Europe
1,100,000
Russia
800,000
Ukraine
270,000
France
183,500
Germany
165,500
Italy
 
 
South America
366,500
Brazil
257,450
Colombia
123,000
Venezuela
81,000
Peru
77,200
Chile
Asia
2,035,000
China
1,475,750
India
1,280,000
North Korea
660,000
Pakistan
610,000
Iran
 
 
Africa
503,000
Ethiopia
438,500
Egypt
301,750
Eritrea
195,800
Morocco
185,000
South Sudan
North America
1,326,050
United States
216,000
Mexico
67,400
Canada
56,050
Dominican Republic
49,000
Cuba
 
 
Oceania
58,600
Australia
9,000
New Zealand
3,600
Papua New Guinea
3,500
Fiji
500
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Level 47
Oct 7, 2021
Eritrea really surprised me, it was the only one that I couldn't get.
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Level 62
Oct 7, 2021
Missed only Eritrea as well. There was conflict there in the recent past, so it does make sense.
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Level 50
Oct 7, 2021
Plus it remains a brutal military dictatorship with, IIRC, eight years of mandatory military service
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Level 72
Oct 7, 2021
United States should probably be an answer as well as USA :)
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Level 68
Feb 15, 2023
What's up with Iran? I'd have guessed they're only concerned with outpacing Iraq. I thought they were well-enough liked by their big neighbors. I guess they have issues with the Kurds & Saudis.

I would've thought Pakistan would have more in comparison to India/China. Maybe they're content with their nukes, or too poor.

I'm surprised DR & Cuba are so large. I'm guessing Cuba's concerned about the US/rebels. And DR must be worried about the failed state of Haiti.

And what's the point of Mexico having such a large military? I thought they barely had an AF. My guess is trying to stave off drug cartels from completely controlling the country? Seems like Canada isn't worried about anything. I guess Mexico had strained relations with Cuba & Venezuela; but I'd be surprised if any of those countries could have a significant naval battle with one another, let alone war.

I assume Argentina is a failure.

I think Morocco has issues with Algeria (or Spain)

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Level 82
Jan 8, 2026
Surely Iran's major military concern is USA.
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Level 87
Jul 8, 2023
Great quiz! I nominated.