🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Military Strength 2026
Burkina Faso ranks #120 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a small military force. Its armed forces field 7,000 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $1.0 billion (2024), about 4.7% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 7,000 | #138 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 4,450 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $1.0 billion | #83 |
| Budget share of GDP | 4.68% | |
| Population | 24.1M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | — |
| Attack helicopters | 5 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 3 | #113 |
| 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 | — |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.