🇲🇷 Mauritania Military Strength 2026
Mauritania ranks #88 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 15,850 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $260 million (2024), about 2.2% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 15,850 | #107 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 5,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $260 million | #121 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.16% | |
| Population | 5.3M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 35 | #98 |
| Attack helicopters | 3 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 4 | #106 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 1 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 2 | #67 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.