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
Central African Republic
Government
Republic
Population
5.74M
Area
622,984 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$2.5B
Active Personnel
3.5K
Conscription
None
3 years 4 months 3 days
TIME WITHOUT CONFLICT
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
3
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #168 |  Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| #169 |  Liberia | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| #170 |  Central African Republic | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| #171 |  Seychelles | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| #172 |  Tonga | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 5.7M
Active4K
Reserve0
Paramilitary1K
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 1
Total Airports 39
Major Ports 0
Coastline 0 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 71 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 3,500
- Reserve Personnel 0
- Paramilitary Personnel 1,000
- Total Military Personnel 4,500
- Available for Military Service 1,400,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 140,000
- Conscription Status None
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 4
- IFV Count 0
- APC Count 10
- Recon Vehicle Count 0
- MRAP Count 0
- Towed Artillery Count 10
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 0
- MLRS Count 0
- Mortar Count 20
- ATGM Launcher Count 0
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 0
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 4
- Fighter Aircraft Count 0
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 2
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 2
- Total Helicopters 4
- Attack Helicopter Count 0
- Transport Helicopter Count 2
- UAV Count 0
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 6
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 10 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 2,500,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 4,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 60,000,000 USD
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 1
- Total Airport Count 39
- Major Port Count 0
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 160,000,000 bbl
- Coastline (km) 0 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 5,742,400
- Military Age Population 1,400,000
- Urban Population (%) 42 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 37 %
- Area (km²) 622,984 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 85 systems · 25 categories · 298 units
Force Composition
Not yet entered. This chart will populate automatically once inventory data is added.
Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 78 Retired 7
Age Profile
40years
average
%0
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1960–2014
Suppliers
Countries
-
Russia 28 -
France 17 -
United States 7 -
Israel 5 -
People's Republic of China 4 -
Czech Republic 3 -
South Africa 3 -
United Kingdom 3
Inventory 85 systems · 10 categories · 298 units
⌕
ARMOURED VEHICLES
T-54 4
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-54/55 4
Tanks · ACTIVE
SPOT-55 4
Tanks · RETIRED
T-55S1 4
Tanks · RETIRED
Ratel IFV 2
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
BTR-152 4
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
First Win —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé 10
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BRDM-2 —
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
Ferret 8
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
FIREARMS
MAB PA-15 pistol —
Pistols · ACTIVE
MAC Mle 1950 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Walther PP —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Carl Gustaf m/45 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
MAS-38 30
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
MAT-49 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Micro Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Mini Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sten 10
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Uzi carbine —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
MAS-36 rifle —
Bolt-Action Rifles · ACTIVE
+40 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
Milkor MGL NaN
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
Type 82 hand grenade —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
LRAC F1 100
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
RPG-7 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
Type 69 RPG —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
M40 recoilless rifle 14
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
SPG-9 Kopye —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
HELICOPTERS
AS350B Écureuil —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AS550 Fennec —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Gazeller 2
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
HB350 Esquilo —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mi-8/17 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
SA 341 Gazelle —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2014HB350 Esquilo
- 2013Milkor MGL
- 2013AS350B Écureuil
- 2004Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil
- 1982T-54
04 / Defense Sector · · 4 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$60 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-60 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $10.4 per citizen
EgyptNo defense industry recorded for this country yet.
05 / History & Conflicts · 12 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Modern Era
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Central African Republic ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Central African Republic · 15 conflicts
15Conflicts
2Wins
0Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Geneina Civil War | 2023 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Bangui Civil War | 2020–present | Coalition of Patriots for Change | Primary | — |
| Battles of Bambari Civil War | 2020–2021 | UPC | Primary | — |
| Central African Republic conflict under the Djotodia administration Civil War | 2013–2014 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Bangui Coup | 2013–present | Séléka | Primary | — |
| Siege of PK5 district | 2013–2020 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Central African Republic Bush War Interstate | 2004–2007 | {{ubil | Primary | — |
| 2003 Central African Republic coup d'état Coup | 2003–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| 2002 Central African Republic coup attempt Coup | 2002 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2001 Central African Republic coup d'état attempt Coup | 2001–present | Army faction | Primary | Tactical Win |
| 1982 Central African Republic coup d'état attempt Coup | 1982–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1981 Central African Republic coup d'état Coup | 1981–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Caban Coup | 1979–present | House of Bokassa Armed Forces loyalists | Primary | — |
| Operation Barracuda Special Op. | 1979–present | House of Bokassa Armed Forces loyalists | Primary | — |
| Saint-Sylvestre coup d'état Coup | 1965–1966 | Government of the Central African Republic | Primary | — |
1 / 2
06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
Central African RepublicvsEquatorial Guinea
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%169
Reserve Personnel
=
Paramilitary Personnel
+%100
Total Military Personnel
+%36
Available for Military Service
+%250
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%211
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%100
IFV Count
=
APC Count
+%100
Recon Vehicle Count
=
MRAP Count
=
Towed Artillery Count
+%100
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
=
MLRS Count
=
Mortar Count
+%100
ATGM Launcher Count
=
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
=
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%150
Fighter Aircraft Count
=
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
=
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
=
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
=
Total Helicopters
=
Attack Helicopter Count
=
Transport Helicopter Count
=
UAV Count
=
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%100
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
=
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)
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%100
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%480
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%420
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%700
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
+%20
Defense Industry Rank
Defense Industry Size (USD)
Defense Sector Employment
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
=
Total Airport Count
+%875
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%100
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%963
Coastline (km)
+%100
08Demographics
Total Population
+%233
Military Age Population
+%211
Urban Population (%)
+%74
Literacy Rate (%)
+%157
Area (km²)
×22.2
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.