🇻🇪 Venezuela Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Venezuela places #101 of 180 countries — a small military force. Its armed forces field 123,000 active personnel plus 8,000 in reserve.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 123,000 | #41 |
| Reserve personnel | 8,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 220,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $0 million | — |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.50% | |
| Population | 28.5M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 173 | #64 |
| Attack helicopters | 9 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 71 | #43 |
| Military satellites | 1 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 4 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 1 | |
| Fleet strength score | 14 | #44 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.