MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Bolivia
Government
Republic
Population
12.22M
Area
1,098,581 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$45.0B
Active Personnel
36.0K
Reserve Personnel
38.0K
Defense Budget
$450M · %1 GDP
Conscription
Selective
2 years 5 months 12 days
TIME WITHOUT CONFLICT
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
11
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #99 |  Senegal | 12 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| #100 |  Mongolia | 11 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 8 |
| #101 |  Bolivia | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| #102 |  Nicaragua | 11 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| #103 |  Nepal | 11 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 12.2M
Active36K
Reserve38K
Paramilitary37K
Economic Burden
$450M 1% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $37/yr
Per Soldier $12,500/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 10
Total Airports 850
Major Ports 0
Coastline 0 km
Oil Production 45K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 36,000
- Reserve Personnel 38,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 37,000
- Total Military Personnel 74,000
- Available for Military Service 3,200,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 150,000
- Conscription Status Selective
- Conscription Duration (days) 12 day
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 50
- IFV Count 20
- APC Count 100
- Recon Vehicle Count 30
- MRAP Count 0
- Towed Artillery Count 200
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 10
- MLRS Count 10
- Mortar Count 100
- ATGM Launcher Count 50
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 50
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 40
- Fighter Aircraft Count 10
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 5
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 10
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 15
- Total Helicopters 30
- Attack Helicopter Count 10
- Transport Helicopter Count 15
- UAV Count 5
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 0
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 0
- Corvette Count 0
- Total Submarines 0
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 0
05 Strategic Forces 9
- Nuclear Status None
- Nuclear Warhead Count 0
- Deployed Warhead Count 0
- ICBM Count 0
- SLBM Count 0
- IRBM Count 0
- Triad Status None
- BMD Capability ✗ No
- Space Assets ✗ No
06 Budget & Economy 10
- Defense Budget (USD) 450,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 37 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 45,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 110,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 150,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 0
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 0 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 0
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 10
- Total Airport Count 850
- Major Port Count 0
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 45,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 460,000,000 bbl
- Coastline (km) 0 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 12,224,114
- Military Age Population 3,500,000
- Urban Population (%) 70 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 93 %
- Area (km²) 1,098,581 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 181 systems · 41 categories · 23,036 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 127 Retired 54
Age Profile
68years
average
%5
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1870–2023
Suppliers
Countries
-
United States 70 -
Germany 21 -
France 12 -
Russia 9 -
United Kingdom 9 -
People's Republic of China 7 -
Austria 6 -
Belgium 6
Inventory 181 systems · 18 categories · 23,036 units
⌕
ARMOURED VEHICLES
M3 Stuart 18
Tanks · ACTIVE
SK-105 Kürassier 54
Tanks · ACTIVE
Vickers 6-Ton 3
Tanks · ACTIVE
EE-11 Urutu 12
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M113 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Saurer 4K 4FA —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Roland —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · RETIRED
EE-9 Cascavel BR 24
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) 36
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
D-20 18
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M116 howitzer —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M120 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M2 4.2-inch mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M29 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M30 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Soltam K6 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Type 64 81 mm mortar 250
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Type 66 howitzer 18
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIREARMS
Ballester-Molina —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Colt Pistol Model 1927 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Coonan .357 Magnum —
Pistols · ACTIVE
SIG Sauer P320 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Star A-40 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Walther PP —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Colt M1911 —
Pistols · RETIRED
FN Model 1910 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Luger pistol —
Pistols · RETIRED
Mauser C96 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Sistema Colt Modelo 1927 —
Pistols · RETIRED
+65 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
M203 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Type 87 grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
F1 grenade —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
bazooka —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
M1A1 Bazooka —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · RETIRED
M40 recoilless rifle —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
Model 1968 recoilless gun 72
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Curtiss P-1 Hawk 4
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Curtiss P-6 Hawk —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
North American F-86 Sabre —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
North American P-51 Mustang —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
SPAD S.XX —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Wibault 7 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Bristol F.2 Fighter —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Bristol F.2A Fighter —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Bristol F.2B Arab Fighter —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
North American F-86H Sabre —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
North American QF-86 Sabre —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
P-1A Hawk 4
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
+2 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress —
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
Breguet 19 10
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
Junkers Ju 52 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
Junkers Ju 52/3m —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
North American B-25 Mitchell 13
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
Airco DH.9 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Avro 504 11
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
BFC Hawk 9
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Junkers Ju 86 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Junkers Ju 86A-1 (bomber) —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Junkers Ju 86B-0 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Junkers Ju 86E-1 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
+2 more
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
Arava 201 6
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130A Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130E Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
CASA C-212 Aviocar —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Douglas C-47 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Fairchild C-82 Packet —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130 Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130H Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-12A Huron —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
C-46A Commando —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
C-46D Commando —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
Cessna C-28A Titan —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
+3 more
HELICOPTERS
AS350B Écureuil —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AS550 Fennec —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Airbus Helicopters H145 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 205 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell UH-1 Iroquois —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
HB350 Esquilo —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Harbin Z-9 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Huey —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
UH-12 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
UH-1H Iroquois —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
+6 more
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RADAR SYSTEMS
LAUNCH VEHICLES
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2023Python
- 2018Airbus Helicopters H145
- 2003CETME rifle
- 2003HJ-8
- 2002HB350 Esquilo
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 105ySPAD S.XX
- 102yFN Mauser Model 24
- 96yBreguet 19
- 94yZB vz. 26
- 94yZB vz. 30
04 / Defense Sector · 1 systems produced · 18 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$150 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-150 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $12.3 per citizen
PRODUCTION PROFILE
1
Total Systems
1
Ongoing
0
Ended
63
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 1 · No Longer Produced 0
Land 1
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 18 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2009 |  Pakistan | Hongdu JL-8 / K-8 Karakorum | 6 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2009 | Pakistan | Hongdu JL-8 / K-8 Karakorum | 6 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2003 |  Spain | CETME rifle | 1,500 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | —→1992 | People's Republic of China | Type 66 howitzer | 18 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1967 | United States | F-51D Cavalier Mustang | 9 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1949 | United States | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt | 1 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1932 |  Czech Republic | ZB vz. 30 | 3,350 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1920 | Germany | Standardmodell rifle | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | BFC Hawk | 9 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Cavalier Mustang | 9 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | France | Breguet 19 | 10 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | P-1F Hawk | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | P-1A Hawk | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | France | SPAD S.XX | 1 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Canada | Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star | 20 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Curtiss P-1 Hawk | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Vickers 6-Ton | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Austria | SK-105 Kürassier | — | — | new-build | Delivered |
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MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 1 countries
- #1Ingram FBM1countryAssault Rifles
05 / History & Conflicts · 14 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Bolivia ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Bolivia · 29 conflicts
29Conflicts
1Wins
2Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 3,500 Battle of Tacna Highest Enemy Losses 2,200 Battle of Tacna Longest 52 years Operation Independence
Human Cost · Bolivia
6,173Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Bolivian coup attempt Coup | 2024 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1984 Bolivian coup attempt Coup | 1984–present | Dissident faction of the army | Primary | — |
| July 1978 Bolivian coup d'état Coup | 1978–present | Bolivian Army | Primary | — |
| Operation Independence Special Op. | 1975–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1971 Bolivian coup d'état Coup | 1971–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1969 Bolivian coup d'état Coup | 1969–present | Bolivian Army | Primary | — |
| 1964 Bolivian coup d'état Coup | 1964–present | Bolivian Army | Primary | — |
| 1936 Bolivian coup d'état Coup | 1936–present | Bolivian Armed Forces Bolivian Army | Primary | — |
| 1934 Bolivian coup d'état Coup | 1934–present | Bolivian Armed Forces Bolivian Army | Primary | — |
| Battle of Cañada Strongest Interstate | 1934–present | Paraguay | Primary | Decisive Win |
| First Battle of Nanawa Interstate | 1933 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Campo Grande Interstate | 1933 | Paraguay | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Campo Jordán Interstate | 1933–present | Republic of Paraguay | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Gondra Interstate | 1933 | Intervention | Primary | Draw |
| First Battle of Alihuatá Interstate | 1933 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Second Battle of Nanawa Interstate | 1933 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Boquerón Interstate | 1932 | Paraguay | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Kilometer 7 | 1931–1933 | Republic of Paraguay | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Federal Revolution of 1899 Civil War | 1898–1899 | Conservatives | Primary | — |
| Peruvian Civil War of 1884–1885 Civil War | 1884–1885 | Liberals Supported by: Brazil | Primary | — |
| Battle of Tacna Interstate | 1880–present | Chile | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of San Francisco Interstate | 1879–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Topeter | 1879–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Pisagua Interstate | 1879–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Pampa Germania Interstate | 1879–present | Chile | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Río Grande Interstate | 1879–present | Chile | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Tambillo Interstate | 1879–present | Chile | Primary | Tactical Loss |
| Tacna and Arica campaign Interstate | 1879–present | Chile | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Tarapacá campaign Interstate | 1879–present | Chile | Primary | Decisive Loss |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
BoliviavsSenegal
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%112
Reserve Personnel
+%660
Paramilitary Personnel
+%640
Total Military Personnel
+%236
Available for Military Service
+%41
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%67
Conscription Duration (days)
+%100
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
=
IFV Count
+%100
APC Count
=
Recon Vehicle Count
+%50
MRAP Count
=
Towed Artillery Count
+%567
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
=
MLRS Count
+%100
Mortar Count
+%100
ATGM Launcher Count
+%150
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
=
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%100
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%100
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%100
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%200
Total Helicopters
+%100
Attack Helicopter Count
+%100
Transport Helicopter Count
+%200
UAV Count
+%150
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%100
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
+%100
Corvette Count
=
Total Submarines
=
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%100
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%50
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
=
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%118
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%61
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%100
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
=
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%233
Total Airport Count
×42.5
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%100
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
+%100
08Demographics
Total Population
+%44
Military Age Population
+%29
Urban Population (%)
+%46
Literacy Rate (%)
+%79
Area (km²)
+%458
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.