๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ป Cape Verde Military Strength 2026

In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Cape Verde places #158 of 180 countries โ€” a small military force. Its armed forces field 1,200 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $17 million (2024), about 0.6% of GDP.

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Personnel & budget

IndicatorValueRank
Active military personnel1,200#163
Reserve personnel0
Paramilitary forces0
Defense budget (2024)$17 million#156
Budget share of GDP0.62%
Population527K

Land forces

IndicatorValueRank
Main battle tanks0โ€”
Attack helicopters0

Air power

IndicatorValueRank
Combat aircraft0โ€”
Military satellites0

Naval forces

IndicatorValueRank
Aircraft carriers0
Cruisers0
Destroyers0
Frigates0
Corvettes0
Amphibious warfare ships0
Nuclear submarines0
Conventional submarines0
Fleet strength score0โ€”

Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ€“2026). See methodology and sources.