🇹🇩 Chad Military Strength 2026
Chad ranks #79 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 33,250 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $558 million (2024), about 3.0% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 33,250 | #76 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 11,900 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $558 million | #102 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.98% | |
| Population | 21.0M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 90 | #73 |
| Attack helicopters | 13 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 9 | #93 |
| 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.