🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #175 out of 180, São Tomé and Príncipe stands as a small military force in 2026. Its armed forces field 300 active personnel.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Active military personnel | 300 | #172 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (—) | — | — |
| Budget share of GDP | — | |
| Population | 240K |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.