๐ฑ๐พ Libya Military Strength 2026
Libya ranks #94 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. The defense budget stands at $1.6 billion (2023), about 5.3% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | โ | โ |
| Reserve personnel | โ | |
| Paramilitary forces | โ | |
| Defense budget (2023) | $1.6 billion | #69 |
| Budget share of GDP | 5.29% | |
| Population | 7.5M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 300 | #43 |
| Attack helicopters | 1 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 20 | #76 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 1 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 4 | #58 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ2026). See methodology and sources.