π¨π· Costa Rica Military Strength 2026
Costa Rica ranks #179 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a small military force.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 0 | β |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 9,950 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $0 million | β |
| Budget share of GDP | β | |
| Population | 5.2M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | β |
| Attack helicopters | 3 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 0 | β |
| 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 | β |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023β2026). See methodology and sources.