🇰🇿 Kazakhstan Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Kazakhstan places #56 of 180 countries — a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 39,000 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $1.2 billion (2024), about 0.4% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 39,000 | #70 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 31,500 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $1.2 billion | #80 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.43% | |
| Population | 20.8M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 300 | #42 |
| Attack helicopters | 32 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 126 | #24 |
| 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.