🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Military Strength 2026
Zimbabwe ranks #86 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 29,000 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $98 million (2024), about 0.4% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 29,000 | #81 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 21,800 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $98 million | #142 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.35% | |
| Population | 17.0M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 40 | #94 |
| Attack helicopters | 6 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 20 | #75 |
| 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 | — |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.