🇨🇴 Colombia Military Strength 2026
Colombia ranks #37 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 285,000 active personnel plus 34,950 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $15.1 billion (2024), about 3.4% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 285,000 | #19 |
| Reserve personnel | 34,950 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 165,050 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $15.1 billion | #25 |
| Budget share of GDP | 3.36% | |
| Population | 53.4M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | — |
| Attack helicopters | 28 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 55 | #51 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 10 | |
| Corvettes | 4 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 4 | |
| Fleet strength score | 32 | #30 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.