🇭🇺 Hungary Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #71 out of 180, Hungary stands as a mid-tier military in 2026. Its armed forces field 32,150 active personnel plus 20,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $4.7 billion (2024), about 2.2% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 32,150 | #78 |
| Reserve personnel | 20,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $4.7 billion | #49 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.16% | |
| Population | 9.5M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 208 | #56 |
| Attack helicopters | 8 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 14 | #82 |
| 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.