noun
actual number of people; actual headcount
Used when contrasting the real number of people present or involved with a planned, expected, or nominal figure. Common in business, event planning, and official contexts.
会議の実員は予定より少なかった。
The actual number of people at the meeting was smaller than planned.
実員と名簿の人数が合わない。
The actual headcount doesn't match the number on the roster.