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2022 United Kingdom Military Strength



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For 2022, United Kingdom is ranked 8 of 142 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. It holds a PwrIndx* score of 0.1382 (a score of 0.0000 is considered 'perfect'). This entry last updated on 01/12/2022.

*Each nation is assessed on individual and collective values processed through our in-house formula to generate its 'PwrIndx' score. Some values are estimated when official numbers are not available. View Notes.
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Breakdown



Population
Rnk 22
Manpower
Rnk 21
Fit / Service
Rnk 21
Military Age
Rnk 30
Active Pers.
Rnk 21
Reserve
Rnk 30
Paramilitary
Rnk 140
Tot Aircraft
Rnk 15
Fighters
Rnk 20
Attack Types
Rnk 20
Transports
Rnk 18
Trainers
Rnk 10
Spcl. Mission
Rnk 16
Tanker AC
Rnk 7
Helos
Rnk 16
Attack Helos
Rnk 24
Tanks
Rnk 55
AFVs
Rnk 23
SPAs
Rnk 38
Artillery
Rnk 55
MLRSs
Rnk 53
Ships
Rnk 37
Carriers
Rnk 2
Helo Carr.
Rnk 140
Destroyers
Rnk 7
Frigates
Rnk 6
Corvettes
Rnk 140
Submarines
Rnk 11
Patrol Craft
Rnk 33
Mine Warf.
Rnk 11
Oil Prod.
Rnk 19
Oil Consum.
Rnk 106
Oil Proven
Rnk 34
Labor Frc.
Rnk 17
Merch Fleet
Rnk 16
Major Ports
Rnk 6
Roadways
Rnk 19
Railways
Rnk 17
Airports
Rnk 15
Defense Bgt
Rnk 4
Ext. Debt
Rnk 139
Foreign Rsv.
Rnk 16
Purch. Pwr
Rnk 10
Land Area
Rnk 76
Coastlines
Rnk 93
Borders
Rnk 6
Waterways
Rnk 34
Ratings Key:
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Capabilities (BETA):

National Defense
Overseas Power Projection
Airspace Defense
Tactical Reach
Strategic Reach
Battlefield Support
Anti-Armor
Armored Warfare
Internal Security
Land Convoy Protection
Indirect-Fire Support
Naval Warfare
Naval Convoy Protection
Waterway Denial
Submarine-Hunting
Long-Term Sustainment
Global Trade
Goods/Supplies Transportation
Natural Geographic Defense


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22/142
Total Population:
67,081,000
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21/142
Available Manpower
30,857,260 (46.0%)
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21/142
Fit-for-Service
24,685,808 (36.8%)
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30/142
Reaching Mil Age Annually
737,891 (1.1%)
Tot Military Personnel (est.)
231,000 (0.3%)
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21/142
Active Personnel
194,000 (0.3%)
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30/142
Reserve Personnel
37,000 (0.1%)
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140/142
Paramilitary
0 (0.0%)
Manpower Composition:
Hover over the various sections in the bar below for more details.

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15/142
Total Aircraft Strength:
693
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20/142
Fighters/Interceptors:
119 (17.2%)
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20/142
Dedicated Attack:
23 (3.3%)
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18/142
Transports:
40 (5.8%)
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10/142
Trainers:
247 (35.6%)
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16/142
Special-Mission:
20 (2.9%)
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7/142
Tanker Fleet:
9 (1.3%)
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16/142
Helicopters:
235 (33.9%)
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24/142
Attack Helicopters:
24 (3.5%)
Inventory Composition:
Hover over pie slices in the chart below for category information. Pecentages below are not part of overall strength above but rather relative to each category presented below.

For an in-depth overview of current leading air powers of the world, including active inventories and strengths, consult the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (www.WDMMA.org).
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55/142
Tanks:
227
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23/142
Armored Vehicles:
5,015
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38/142
Self-Propelled Artillery:
89
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55/142
Towed Artillery:
126
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53/142
Rocket Projectors:
44
Inventory Composition:
Hover over pie slices in the chart below for category information.



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37/142
Total Assets:
75
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2/142
Aircraft Carriers:
2
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140/142
Helicopter Carriers:
0
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7/142
Destroyers:
6
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6/142
Frigates:
12
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140/142
Corvettes:
0
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11/142
Submarines:
10
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33/142
Patrol Vessels:
26
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11/142
Mine Warfare:
11
Inventory Composition:
Hover over the pie slices in the chart below for more details.

For an in-depth overview of current leading naval powers of the world, including active inventories and strengths, consult the World Directory of Modern Military Warships (www.WDMMW.org).
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19/142
Oil Production:
1,000,000 bbl
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106/142
Oil Consumption:
1,584,000 bbl
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34/142
Oil Proven Reserves:
2,069,000,000 bbl
bbl = Measured as unit 'barrel of oil'.

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17/142
Labor Force:
35,412,000
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16/142
Merchant Marine Fleet:
1,249
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6/142
Ports / Trade Terminals:
16
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19/142
Roadway Coverage:
394,428
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17/142
Railway Coverage:
16,837
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15/142
Airports:
460
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4/142
Defense Budget:
$68,000,000,000 USD
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139/142
External Debt:
$8,721,590,000,000 USD
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16/142
Foreign Exchange/Gold:
$150,800,000,000 USD
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10/142
Purchasing Power Parity:
$2,797,980,000,000 USD
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76/142
Square Land Area:
243,610 km
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93/142
Coastline Coverage:
12,429 km
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6/142
Shared Borders:
443 km
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34/142
Waterways (usable):
3,200 km
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Additional Notes



MANPOWER - Values partly derived from the CIA World Factbook. Some values may be estimated.

AIRPOWER - Values derived from multiple sources. Total Aircraft Strength value includes both fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms from all branches of service (at this time UAVs are not included in the total). 'Attack' value constitutes purpose-built attack types. 'Transports' value includes only fixed-wing aircraft while all rotorcraft are represented under the 'Helicopters' value. 'Special-Mission' value no longer includes aerial tankers which are now covered in their own listing. For an in-depth look into the current air powers of the world, consider "the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft" [www.WDMMA.org - external link].

LAND FORCES - Values derived from multiple sources. 'Tanks' value includes Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), light tanks, and tank destroyers (no distinction being made between track-over-wheel and all-wheeled types). 'Armored Vehicles' value includes APCs, IFVs, MRAPs, and Armored Cars. 'Rocket Projectors' include only self-propelled forms.

NAVAL FORCES - Values derived from multiple sources. 'Total Assets' value includes all possible/available vessels including auxiliaries, which are not showcased individually. 'Aircraft Carriers' value includes only traditional carriers (both conventionally- and nuclear-powered while Helicopter Carriers are now considered under their own listing. 'Submarines' value includes both diesel-electric and nuclear-powered types. Landlocked nationd are not penalized for the lack of a standing navy. For an in-depth look into the current naval powers of the world, consider "the World Directory of Modern Military Warships" [www.WDMMW.org - external link].

NATURAL RESOURCES - Values derived from the CIA World Factbook or estimated in some cases. Values presented as BBL (Barrel unit).

LOGISTICS - Values derived from the CIA World Factbook. Ports & Terminals may reside outside of a nations own borders if arrangements with an ally have been made. Landlocked nations are penalized for the lack of a standing Merchant Marine force.

FINANCIALS - Values partly derived from the CIA World Factbook. Values presented in USD ($). Estimates made when needed.

GEORGRAPHY - Values derived from the CIA World Factbook. As geography can play a role in both offensive and defensive wars, the GFP formula takes geographic qualities of a nation into account (border coverage, coastline coverage).
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