🇧🇬 Bulgaria Military Strength 2026
Bulgaria ranks #50 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 36,950 active personnel plus 3,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $2.3 billion (2024), about 2.1% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 36,950 | #71 |
| Reserve personnel | 3,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $2.3 billion | #63 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.15% | |
| Population | 6.4M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 215 | #54 |
| Attack helicopters | 13 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 19 | #77 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 3 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 7 | #52 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.