🇲🇰 North Macedonia Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #113 out of 180, North Macedonia stands as a small military force in 2026. Its armed forces field 8,000 active personnel plus 4,850 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $354 million (2024), about 2.1% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 8,000 | #134 |
| Reserve personnel | 4,850 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 7,600 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $354 million | #115 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.10% | |
| Population | 1.8M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 31 | #100 |
| Attack helicopters | 10 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 0 | — |
| 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 | — |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.