Gambia
Gambia ranks #168 in global military power in 2026, with 2,000 active soldiers, 0 tanks, 0 aircraft, and 4 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $500 million.
Unitary Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #168 ā¢ Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
GMB
GLOBAL RANK #168
Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
2,000 SOLDIERS
0 TANKS
0 AIRCRAFT
4 SHIPS
$2.9B GDP
2,759,988 POPULATION
Gambia Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Developing Market Economy
Total Land Area: 11,300 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Non-Aligned / Independent
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 0
Armored Combat Vehicles: 100
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
Islam
95.7%
Christianity
3.7%
Traditional
0.4%
Atheist
0.2%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
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
2,000
Tanks
0
APCs & Combat Vehicles
100
Self-Propelled Arty
0
Towed Artillery
0
MLRS Rocket Systems
0
Anti-Air Systems
2
Anti-Tank Systems
7
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
0
Light Tanks
0
Tank Destroyers
0
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
0
Fighters & Interceptors
0
Attack Aircraft
0
Transport Aircraft
0
Trainer Aircraft
0
Total Helicopters
0
Attack Helicopters
0
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
4
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
0
Submarine Fleet
0
Destroyers
0
Frigates
0
Corvettes
0
Patrol Vessels
4
Mine Warfare Vessels
0
NATURAL RESOURCES
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$2.9 Billion
Defense Budget
$500 million
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
11,300 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #167 Liberia
ā¼ #169 Haiti
2,000
Soldiers
#168/250
0
Tanks
#168/250
100
Vehicles
#168/250
0
Aircraft
#168/250
4
Ships
#168/250
$2.9B
GDP
#168/250
2,759,988
Population
#168/250
11,300 kmĀ²
Area
#168/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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NAVAL POWER PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES50.0%
2,000 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES0.0%
0 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
NAVAL FORCES50.0%
4 Warships & Maritime Assets
Gambia's strategic doctrine emphasizes naval power prioritized, maintaining 2,000 active ground forces, 0 tactical aircraft, and 4 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#168
Active Personnel
2,000
#168
Main Battle Tanks
0
#168
Armored Vehicles
100
#168
Combat Aircraft
0
#168
Naval Warships
4
#168
Annual GDP
$2.9B
#168
Total Population
2,759,988
#168
Total Land Area
11,300 kmĀ²
#168
Power Score
32.8
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY