🇲🇦 Morocco Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Morocco places #29 of 180 countries — a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 195,800 active personnel plus 150,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $5.5 billion (2024), about 3.5% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 195,800 | #24 |
| Reserve personnel | 150,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 50,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $5.5 billion | #44 |
| Budget share of GDP | 3.52% | |
| Population | 38.4M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 916 | #21 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 117 | #25 |
| Military satellites | 2 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 3 | |
| Corvettes | 4 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 3 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 16 | #39 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.