🇲🇽 Mexico Military Strength 2026
Mexico ranks #52 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 301,000 active personnel plus 81,500 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $16.7 billion (2024), about 0.9% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 301,000 | #18 |
| Reserve personnel | 81,500 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 136,900 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $16.7 billion | #22 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.89% | |
| Population | 131.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | — |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 68 | #45 |
| Military satellites | 2 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 4 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 10 | #50 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.