🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Equatorial Guinea places #119 of 180 countries — a small military force. Its armed forces field 1,750 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $113 million (2024), about 1.0% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 1,750 | #160 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $113 million | #138 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.98% | |
| Population | 1.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | — |
| Attack helicopters | 5 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 4 | #109 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 3 | #64 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.