๐จ๐ซ Central African Republic Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #148 out of 180, Central African Republic stands as a small military force in 2026. Its armed forces field 9,150 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $71 million (2024), about 2.5% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 9,150 | #127 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 1,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $71 million | #146 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.52% | |
| Population | 5.5M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | โ |
| Attack helicopters | โ | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 0 | โ |
| 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 | โ |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ2026). See methodology and sources.