๐ฑ๐ฆ Laos Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #162 out of 180, Laos stands as a small military force in 2026. Its armed forces field 29,100 active personnel.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 29,100 | #80 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 100,000 | |
| Defense budget (โ) | โ | โ |
| Budget share of GDP | โ | |
| Population | 7.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 130 | #68 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 4 | #110 |
| Military satellites | 1 | |
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 | โ |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ2026). See methodology and sources.