🇪🇨 Ecuador Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Ecuador places #62 of 180 countries — a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 39,600 active personnel plus 118,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $2.7 billion (2024), about 2.2% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 39,600 | #68 |
| Reserve personnel | 118,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 500 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $2.7 billion | #58 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.22% | |
| Population | 18.3M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 55 | #84 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 9 | #92 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 2 | |
| Fleet strength score | 14 | #43 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.