In 2024,Mexico led the ranking of countries with the largest number of active military personnel in Latin America and the Caribbean, with 412,000 soldiers. It was followed by Brazil with 360,000 military personnel.
Countries with the largest number of active military personnel in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024
Characteristic
Number of personnel
Mexico
412,000
Brazil
360,000
Colombia
293,200
Peru
120,000
Venezuela
109,000
Argentina
108,000
Guatemala
106,114
Chile
80,000
Honduras
52,225
Dominican Republic
50,000
Cuba
45,500
Nicaragua
45,000
Ecuador
41,250
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