🇮🇶 Iraq Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Iraq places #41 of 180 countries — a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 193,000 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $6.2 billion (2024), about 2.4% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 193,000 | #25 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 266,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $6.2 billion | #40 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.36% | |
| Population | 47.0M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 848 | #22 |
| Attack helicopters | 35 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 68 | #44 |
| 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 | — |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.