🇭🇷 Croatia Military Strength 2026
Croatia ranks #85 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 16,800 active personnel plus 2,100 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $1.6 billion (2024), about 1.8% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 16,800 | #102 |
| Reserve personnel | 2,100 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $1.6 billion | #67 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.79% | |
| Population | 3.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 78 | #76 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 11 | #87 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | — | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 0 | — |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.