๐ณ๐ฎ Nicaragua Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Nicaragua places #108 of 180 countries โ a small military force. Its armed forces field 12,000 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $105 million (2024), about 0.5% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 12,000 | #117 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $105 million | #141 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.55% | |
| Population | 7.0M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 147 | #66 |
| Attack helicopters | 7 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 0 | โ |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 0 | โ |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ2026). See methodology and sources.