๐ธ๐ฑ Sierra Leone Military Strength 2026
Sierra Leone ranks #145 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a small military force. Its armed forces field 8,500 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $36 million (2024), about 0.5% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 8,500 | #131 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $36 million | #148 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.46% | |
| Population | 8.8M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | โ |
| Attack helicopters | 2 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 0 | โ |
| 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 | โ |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ2026). See methodology and sources.