Armed forces personnel, total in North Korea was reported at 1469000 in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North Korea - Armed forces personnel, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2024.

North Korea - Armed Forces Personnel, Total
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.