🇵🇪 Peru Military Strength 2026
Peru ranks #31 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 81,000 active personnel plus 188,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $2.6 billion (2024), about 0.9% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 81,000 | #50 |
| Reserve personnel | 188,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 77,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $2.6 billion | #60 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.91% | |
| Population | 34.6M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 240 | #47 |
| Attack helicopters | 18 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 48 | #56 |
| Military satellites | 1 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 3 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 6 | |
| Fleet strength score | 39 | #24 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.