๐ธ๐ป El Salvador Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, El Salvador places #126 of 180 countries โ a small military force. Its armed forces field 2,600 active personnel plus 9,900 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $425 million (2024), about 1.2% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 2,600 | #154 |
| Reserve personnel | 9,900 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 2,600 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $425 million | #110 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.19% | |
| Population | 6.4M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | โ |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 13 | #86 |
| 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 | โ |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ2026). See methodology and sources.