🇹🇼 Taiwan Military Strength 2026
Taiwan ranks #15 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 170,600 active personnel plus 1,657,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $16.5 billion (2024), about 2.1% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 170,600 | #30 |
| Reserve personnel | 1,657,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 11,800 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $16.5 billion | #23 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.10% | |
| Population | 23.4M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 1,110 | #18 |
| Attack helicopters | 96 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 346 | #10 |
| Military satellites | 1 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 11 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 9 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 4 | |
| Fleet strength score | 91 | #11 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.