Belgium
Europe · Global Firepower rank #61
Overview
GFP power index 1.2201
GFP rank 61
Economy
Defense budget (USD) $14,500,000,000
GDP (USD) $717,000,000,000
Defense spend, % of GDP (%) 2 %
Population 11,826,000
Personnel
Active personnel 26,390
Reserve personnel 6,600
Paramilitary 0
Nuclear
Warheads, total 0
Warheads, deployed 0
Nuclear status No
NPT status signatory (non-nuclear-weapon state)
Air power
Total aircraft 104
Fighters 44
Attack aircraft 12
Transport aircraft 7
Helicopters 14
Attack helicopters 0
Land power
Tanks 0
Armored fighting vehicles 3,588
Self-propelled artillery 0
Towed artillery 0
Rocket artillery (MLRS) 0
Naval power
Total naval assets 9
Aircraft carriers 0
Submarines 0
Destroyers 0
Frigates 2
Corvettes 0
Patrol vessels 2
Notes
Belgium hosts NATO's political headquarters in Brussels and the military command SHAPE near Mons, giving it an outsized role in alliance coordination relative to its small armed forces.
Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.
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FAQ
What is Belgium's Global Firepower rank? +
Belgium ranks number 61 in the Global Firepower index.
What is Belgium's defense budget? +
Belgium's estimated defense budget is 14,500,000,000 USD.
How many active military personnel does Belgium have? +
Belgium has an estimated 26,390 active-duty personnel.
Does Belgium have nuclear weapons? +
No, Belgium does not have a confirmed nuclear-weapon arsenal.
Where does this data come from? +
Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.