🇧🇾 Belarus Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Belarus places #54 of 180 countries — a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 48,600 active personnel plus 289,500 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $1.5 billion (2024), about 2.1% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 48,600 | #62 |
| Reserve personnel | 289,500 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 110,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $1.5 billion | #70 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.07% | |
| Population | 9.1M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 517 | #27 |
| Attack helicopters | 21 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 105 | #29 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 0 | — |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.