🇩🇿 Algeria Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #20 out of 180, Algeria stands as a significant regional military power in 2026. Its armed forces field 139,000 active personnel plus 150,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $21.8 billion (2024), about 8.0% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 139,000 | #36 |
| Reserve personnel | 150,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 187,200 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $21.8 billion | #20 |
| Budget share of GDP | 7.97% | |
| Population | 47.4M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 1,632 | #12 |
| Attack helicopters | 75 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 102 | #30 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 3 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 6 | |
| Fleet strength score | 50 | #18 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.