# 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 **Jordan** for **21 years, from 2000 to 2020**.
- **Armed forces personnel, total in Jordan, was reported as 116,000 in 2020.**