🇵🇹 Portugal Military Strength 2026
Portugal ranks #59 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 26,050 active personnel plus 23,500 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $4.6 billion (2024), about 1.5% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 26,050 | #86 |
| Reserve personnel | 23,500 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 22,820 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $4.6 billion | #50 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.53% | |
| Population | 10.8M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 37 | #96 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 25 | #72 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 2 | |
| Fleet strength score | 16 | #41 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.