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Central African Republic

Central African Republic ranks #134 in global military power in 2026, with 12,000 active soldiers, 25 tanks, 8 aircraft, and 0 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $500 million.

Unitary Republic ā€¢ GLOBAL RANK #134 ā€¢ Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
CAF GLOBAL RANK #134 Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
12,000 SOLDIERS
25 TANKS
8 AIRCRAFT
0 SHIPS
$2.8B GDP
5,742,315 POPULATION

Central African Republic Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)

Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Developing Market Economy
Total Land Area: 622,984 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Non-Aligned / Independent
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 25
Armored Combat Vehicles: 270
Fighter & Interceptor Aircraft: 0
Attack Helicopters: 0
Submarine Fleet: 0
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Primary Sources: SIPRI (2025/2026), IISS Military Balance 2026, IMF DataMapper, World Bank.
CULTURE & IDENTITY
RELIGION
Christianity 89%
8.9%
1%
1.1%
C
Christianity 89%
I
Islam 8.9%
T
Traditional 1%
A
Atheist 1.1%
ETHNIC GROUPS
Kongo (Bakongo)
40.5%
Teke
16.9%
Mbochi
13.1%
foreigner
8.2%
Sangha
5.6%
Mbere/Mbeti/Kele
4.4%
Punu
4.3%
Pygmy
1.6%
Oubanguiens
1.6%
Duma
1.5%
Makaa
1.3%
other and unspecified
1%
LANGUAGES
Sango
92%
French
10%
Banda
5%
Gbaya
5%
Other
8%
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
4
Suicide Drones
0
Cruise Missiles
0
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
12,000
Tanks
25
APCs & Combat Vehicles
270
Self-Propelled Arty
0
Towed Artillery
0
MLRS Rocket Systems
0
Anti-Air Systems
4
Anti-Tank Systems
11
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
25
Light Tanks
0
Tank Destroyers
0
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
8
Fighters & Interceptors
0
Attack Aircraft
8
Transport Aircraft
0
Trainer Aircraft
0
Total Helicopters
0
Attack Helicopters
0
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
0
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
0
Submarine Fleet
0
Destroyers
0
Frigates
0
Corvettes
0
Patrol Vessels
0
Mine Warfare Vessels
0
NATURAL RESOURCES
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$2.8 Billion
Defense Budget
$500 million
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
622,984 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
46.4 COMPOSITE POWER INDEX
ā–² #133 Botswana ā–¼ #135 Guinea
12,000
Soldiers
#134/250
25
Tanks
#134/250
270
Vehicles
#134/250
8
Aircraft
#134/250
0
Ships
#134/250
$2.8B
GDP
#134/250
5,742,315
Population
#134/250
622,984 kmĀ²
Area
#134/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
ā˜… LAND FORCE PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES93.8%
12,000 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES6.3%
8 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
Central African Republic's strategic doctrine emphasizes land force prioritized, maintaining 12,000 active ground forces, 8 tactical aircraft, and 0 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#134
Active Personnel
12,000
#134
Main Battle Tanks
25
#134
Armored Vehicles
270
#134
Combat Aircraft
8
#134
Naval Warships
0
#134
Annual GDP
$2.8B
#134
Total Population
5,742,315
#134
Total Land Area
622,984 kmĀ²
#134
Power Score
46.4
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY
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