๐ช๐ท Eritrea Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Eritrea places #125 of 180 countries โ a small military force. Its armed forces field 301,750 active personnel.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 301,750 | #17 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (โ) | โ | โ |
| Budget share of GDP | โ | |
| Population | 3.6M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 1,756 | #11 |
| Attack helicopters | 8 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 9 | #96 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 2 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 4 | #60 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ2026). See methodology and sources.