# The indicator "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**, **navy**, **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**, and **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 **Iraq** for **21 years, from 2000 to 2020**. **Armed forces personnel, total in Iraq was reported at 459,000 in 2020.**