๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lithuania Military Strength 2026

In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Lithuania places #129 of 180 countries โ€” a small military force. Its armed forces field 16,100 active personnel plus 12,950 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $2.6 billion (2024), about 3.1% of GDP.

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Personnel & budget

IndicatorValueRank
Active military personnel16,100#104
Reserve personnel12,950
Paramilitary forces18,400
Defense budget (2024)$2.6 billion#59
Budget share of GDP3.12%
Population2.9M

Land forces

IndicatorValueRank
Main battle tanks0โ€”
Attack helicopters0

Air power

IndicatorValueRank
Combat aircraft0โ€”
Military satellites0

Naval forces

IndicatorValueRank
Aircraft carriers0
Cruisers0
Destroyers0
Frigates0
Corvettes0
Amphibious warfare ships0
Nuclear submarines0
Conventional submarines0
Fleet strength score0โ€”

Head-to-head comparisons

Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ€“2026). See methodology and sources.