🇳🇴 Norway Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Norway places #49 of 180 countries — a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 25,400 active personnel plus 40,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $10.4 billion (2024), about 2.1% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 25,400 | #87 |
| Reserve personnel | 40,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $10.4 billion | #29 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.09% | |
| Population | 5.6M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 52 | #86 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 40 | #58 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 6 | |
| Fleet strength score | 20 | #35 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.