🇳🇱 Netherlands Military Strength 2026
Netherlands ranks #43 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 33,650 active personnel plus 6,350 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $23.2 billion (2024), about 1.9% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 33,650 | #75 |
| Reserve personnel | 6,350 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 6,800 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $23.2 billion | #19 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.92% | |
| Population | 18.1M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | — |
| Attack helicopters | 28 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 58 | #48 |
| Military satellites | 1 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 3 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 4 | |
| Fleet strength score | 30 | #31 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.