🇸🇪 Sweden Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Sweden places #42 of 180 countries — a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 14,850 active personnel plus 21,500 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $12.0 billion (2024), about 2.0% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 14,850 | #109 |
| Reserve personnel | 21,500 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $12.0 billion | #27 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.00% | |
| Population | 10.6M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 120 | #69 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 94 | #33 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 5 | |
| Fleet strength score | 15 | #42 |
Notable weapons systems
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.