Brazil
South America · Global Firepower rank #11
Overview
GFP power index 0.2374
GFP rank 11
Economy
Defense budget (USD) $23,900,000,000
GDP (USD) $2,279,920,000,000
Defense spend, % of GDP (%) 1.05 %
Population 213,421,037
Personnel
Active personnel 376,000
Reserve personnel 1,340,000
Paramilitary 200,000
Nuclear
Warheads, total 0
Warheads, deployed 0
Nuclear status No
NPT status signatory (non-nuclear-weapon state)
Air power
Total aircraft 495
Fighters 44
Attack aircraft 30
Transport aircraft 107
Helicopters 186
Attack helicopters 0
Land power
Tanks 294
Armored fighting vehicles 22,464
Self-propelled artillery 149
Towed artillery 412
Rocket artillery (MLRS) 82
Naval power
Total naval assets 69
Aircraft carriers 0
Submarines 6
Destroyers 0
Frigates 8
Corvettes 2
Patrol vessels 22
Notes
Largest South American military.
Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.
FAQ
What is Brazil's Global Firepower rank? +
Brazil ranks number 11 in the Global Firepower index.
What is Brazil's defense budget? +
Brazil's estimated defense budget is 23,900,000,000 USD.
How many active military personnel does Brazil have? +
Brazil has an estimated 376,000 active-duty personnel.
Does Brazil have nuclear weapons? +
No, Brazil 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.