Algeria
Algeria ranks #23 in global military power in 2026, with 325,000 active soldiers, 1,630 tanks, 605 aircraft, and 213 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $500 million.
Unitary Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #23 ā¢ Tier 3: Significant Power
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GLOBAL RANK #23
Tier 3: Significant Power
325,000 SOLDIERS
1,630 TANKS
605 AIRCRAFT
213 SHIPS
$260.1B GDP
46,814,308 POPULATION
Algeria Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Developing Market Economy
Total Land Area: 2,381,740 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Major Non-NATO Strategic Partner
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 1,630
Armored Combat Vehicles: 24,920
Fighter & Interceptor Aircraft: 111
Attack Helicopters: 74
Submarine Fleet: 7
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Primary Sources: SIPRI (2025/2026), IISS Military Balance 2026, IMF DataMapper, World Bank.
CULTURE & IDENTITY
RELIGION
Islam
99%
Christianity
0.5%
other
0.5%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
140
Suicide Drones
650
Cruise Missiles
400
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
325,000
Tanks
1,630
APCs & Combat Vehicles
24,920
Self-Propelled Arty
224
Towed Artillery
483
MLRS Rocket Systems
188
Anti-Air Systems
712
Anti-Tank Systems
2,445
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
1,630
Light Tanks
0
Tank Destroyers
0
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
605
Fighters & Interceptors
111
Attack Aircraft
42
Transport Aircraft
63
Trainer Aircraft
90
Total Helicopters
299
Attack Helicopters
74
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
213
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
0
Submarine Fleet
7
Destroyers
0
Frigates
9
Corvettes
9
Patrol Vessels
83
Mine Warfare Vessels
3
NATURAL RESOURCES
Oil Reserves
1,470,000 bbl/day
Natural Gas
101,000,000,000 mĀ³
Iron Ore
3 Mt
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$260.1 Billion
Defense Budget
$500 million
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
2,381,740 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #22 Sri Lanka
ā¼ #24 Sudan
325,000
Soldiers
#23/250
1,630
Tanks
#23/250
24,920
Vehicles
#23/250
605
Aircraft
#23/250
213
Ships
#23/250
$260.1B
GDP
#23/250
46,814,308
Population
#23/250
2,381,740 kmĀ²
Area
#23/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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LAND FORCE PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES66.1%
325,000 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES12.3%
605 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
NAVAL FORCES21.6%
213 Warships & Maritime Assets
Algeria's strategic doctrine emphasizes land force prioritized, maintaining 325,000 active ground forces, 605 tactical aircraft, and 213 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#23
Active Personnel
325,000
#23
Main Battle Tanks
1,630
#23
Armored Vehicles
24,920
#23
Combat Aircraft
605
#23
Naval Warships
213
#23
Annual GDP
$260.1B
#23
Total Population
46,814,308
#23
Total Land Area
2,381,740 kmĀ²
#23
Power Score
90.8
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY