# **Armed forces personnel, total**
The indicator **"Armed forces personnel, total"** refers to the total number of individuals who are employed in the armed forces of a country. This includes all branches of the military, such as **the army**, **the navy**, **the air force**, and any other military units or forces.
The personnel counted in this indicator typically include **active-duty military personnel** who are engaged in various military functions, including:
- **Combat**
- **Training**
- **Support**
- **Administration**
The indicator is used to measure the size and strength of a country's military workforce.
The chart displays the **armed forces personnel, total** in the **United Arab Emirates** for **21 years** from **2000 to 2020**. **Armed forces personnel, total in the United Arab Emirates** was reported at **63,000** in **2020**.