🇨🇱 Chile Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Chile places #34 of 180 countries — a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 68,500 active personnel plus 19,100 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $5.1 billion (2024), about 1.6% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 68,500 | #53 |
| Reserve personnel | 19,100 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 44,700 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $5.1 billion | #47 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.58% | |
| Population | 19.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 270 | #45 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 57 | #49 |
| Military satellites | 1 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 4 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 4 | |
| Fleet strength score | 32 | #29 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.