🇨🇲 Cameroon Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #103 out of 180, Cameroon stands as a small military force in 2026. Its armed forces field 25,400 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $535 million (2024), about 1.0% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 25,400 | #88 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 9,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $535 million | #104 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.01% | |
| Population | 29.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | — |
| Attack helicopters | 14 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 6 | #102 |
| 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.