🇬🇹 Guatemala Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #97 out of 180, Guatemala stands as a mid-tier military in 2026. Its armed forces field 18,050 active personnel plus 63,850 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $415 million (2024), about 0.4% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 18,050 | #99 |
| Reserve personnel | 63,850 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 25,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $415 million | #111 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.37% | |
| Population | 18.7M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 10 | #106 |
| Attack helicopters | 4 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 4 | #108 |
| 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 | — |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.