Top 10 countries with the fewest number of people ready to enter the military in 2025

Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 countries with the fewest number of people ready to enter the military in 2025.
This list is courtesy of Global Firepower.
India ranks number 1 on the list.

A young demographic typically energizes the workforce, encourages innovation, and pays taxes to finance social programs. A big youthful population frequently signals a "demographic dividend," a time in which economic development outpaces population increase.

Recruitment pools dry up, resulting in higher average ages in the military, growing dependence on expensive technology to replace humans, and the necessity to outsource certain military activities.

In times of extended conflict, these nations may find themselves extremely stressed and vulnerable.

Countries with a diminishing young population confront significant economic constraints from a smaller workforce and rising pension and healthcare bills for the elderly.

Nations such as Japan and some European countries are already dealing with similar issues.

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A look into the subject shows that a country with a constant flow of young people can develop stronger civil-military relations and a more involved citizenry.

Societies with fewer young people entering service miss out on opportunities to foster patriotism and unity among new generations.

Over time, the bond between citizens and the nation-state can erode, leaving societies more divided and politically polarized.

National youth programs and military service frequently foster national identity, cohesion, and a shared sense of duty.

With that said, here are the 10 countries in the world with the fewest number of people reaching military age in 2025, according to Global Firepower.