🇷🇸 Serbia Military Strength 2026
Serbia ranks #65 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 28,150 active personnel plus 50,150 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $2.3 billion (2024), about 2.6% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 28,150 | #82 |
| Reserve personnel | 50,150 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 3,700 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $2.3 billion | #64 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.60% | |
| Population | 6.5M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 265 | #46 |
| Attack helicopters | 26 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 30 | #68 |
| 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 | — |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.