🇨🇭 Switzerland Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #69 out of 180, Switzerland stands as a mid-tier military in 2026. Its armed forces field 21,300 active personnel plus 196,450 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $6.7 billion (2024), about 0.7% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 21,300 | #94 |
| Reserve personnel | 196,450 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $6.7 billion | #38 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.72% | |
| Population | 9.1M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 134 | #67 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 53 | #54 |
| 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 | — |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.