China - Armed forces personnel

2,535,000 (number) in 2020

In 2020, armed forces personnel for China was 2.54 million. Armed forces personnel of China fell gradually from 3.81 million in 2001 to 2.54 million in 2020.

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What is armed forces personnel?

Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces.

What is China armed forces personnel?