North Macedonia
North Macedonia ranks #139 in global military power in 2026, with 10,010 active soldiers, 31 tanks, 14 aircraft, and 0 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $270 million.
Unitary Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #139 ā¢ Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
MKD
GLOBAL RANK #139
Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
10,010 SOLDIERS
31 TANKS
14 AIRCRAFT
0 SHIPS
$21.6B GDP
1,824,359 POPULATION
North Macedonia Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Developing Market Economy
Total Land Area: 25,713 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Non-Aligned / Independent
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 31
Armored Combat Vehicles: 250
Fighter & Interceptor Aircraft: 0
Attack Helicopters: 4
Submarine Fleet: 0
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Primary Sources: SIPRI (2025/2026), IISS Military Balance 2026, IMF DataMapper, World Bank.
CULTURE & IDENTITY
RELIGION
Christianity
60.4%
Islam
32.2%
Atheist
3.5%
Other
3.9%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
8
Suicide Drones
0
Cruise Missiles
0
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
10,010
Tanks
31
APCs & Combat Vehicles
250
Self-Propelled Arty
0
Towed Artillery
156
MLRS Rocket Systems
12
Anti-Air Systems
16
Anti-Tank Systems
52
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
31
Light Tanks
0
Tank Destroyers
0
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
14
Fighters & Interceptors
0
Attack Aircraft
0
Transport Aircraft
0
Trainer Aircraft
7
Total Helicopters
7
Attack Helicopters
4
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
Coal Reserves
5,000,000 Tons
Copper
10 kt
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$21.6 Billion
Defense Budget
$270 million
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
25,713 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #138 Sierra Leone
ā¼ #140 Republic of the Congo
10,010
Soldiers
#139/250
31
Tanks
#139/250
250
Vehicles
#139/250
14
Aircraft
#139/250
0
Ships
#139/250
$21.6B
GDP
#139/250
1,824,359
Population
#139/250
25,713 kmĀ²
Area
#139/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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LAND FORCE PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES87.7%
10,010 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES12.3%
14 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
North Macedonia's strategic doctrine emphasizes land force prioritized, maintaining 10,010 active ground forces, 14 tactical aircraft, and 0 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#139
Active Personnel
10,010
#139
Main Battle Tanks
31
#139
Armored Vehicles
250
#139
Combat Aircraft
14
#139
Naval Warships
0
#139
Annual GDP
$21.6B
#139
Total Population
1,824,359
#139
Total Land Area
25,713 kmĀ²
#139
Power Score
44.4
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY