2022 Zimbabwe Military Strength

For 2022, Zimbabwe is ranked 93 of 142 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. It holds a PwrIndx* score of 2.2498 (a score of 0.0000 is considered 'perfect'). This entry last updated on 01/15/2022.

*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.

Breakdown

Population

Rnk 71

Ratings Key:

Excellent

Good

Average

Fair

Poor

Capabilities (BETA):

National Defense

Guerilla Warfare

Airspace Defense

Tactical Reach

Battlefield Support

Armored Warfare

Internal Security

Land Convoy Protection

Indirect-Fire Support

Global Trade

Goods/Supplies Transportation

Natural Geographic Defense

71/142

Total Population:
14,829,988

74/142

Available Manpower
5,635,395 (38.0%)

86/142

Fit-for-Service
3,218,107 (21.7%)

64/142

Reaching Mil Age Annually
311,430 (2.1%)

Tot Military Personnel (est.)
40,000 (0.3%)

53/142

Active Personnel
30,000 (0.2%)

140/142

Reserve Personnel
0 (0.0%)

44/142

Paramilitary
10,000 (0.1%)

Manpower Composition:
Hover over the various sections in the bar below for more details.

69/142

Total Aircraft Strength:
90

58/142

Fighters/Interceptors:
10 (11.1%)

140/142

Dedicated Attack:
0 (0.0%)

37/142

Transports:
14 (15.6%)

50/142

Trainers:
38 (42.2%)

140/142

Special-Mission:
0 (0.0%)

140/142

Tanker Fleet:
0 (0.0%)

72/142

Helicopters:
28 (31.1%)

39/142

Attack Helicopters:
6 (6.7%)

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).

84/142

Tanks:
50

95/142

Armored Vehicles:
318

140/142

Self-Propelled Artillery:
0

74/142

Towed Artillery:
60

63/142

Rocket Projectors:
23

Inventory Composition:
Hover over pie slices in the chart below for category information.

140/142

Oil Production:
0 bbl

18/142

Oil Consumption:
27,000 bbl

140/142

Oil Proven Reserves:
0 bbl

bbl = Measured as unit 'barrel of oil'.

61/142

Labor Force:
7,907,000

140/142

Merchant Marine Fleet:
0

19/142

Ports / Trade Terminals:
2

49/142

Roadway Coverage:
97,267

57/142

Railway Coverage:
3,427

28/142

Airports:
196

123/142

Defense Budget:
$117,390,000 USD

38/142

External Debt:
$9,357,000,000 USD

129/142

Foreign Exchange/Gold:
$431,800,000 USD

103/142

Purchasing Power Parity:
$40,790,000,000 USD

59/142

Square Land Area:
390,757 km

999/142

Coastline Coverage:
LANDLOCKED

69/142

Shared Borders:
3,229 km

140/142

Waterways (usable):
0 km

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).