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
North Macedonia
Government
Parliamentary
Population
1.80M
Area
25,713 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$14.0B
Active Personnel
12.0K
Reserve Personnel
5.0K
Defense Budget
$1.0B · %1 GDP
Conscription
None
Alliance/Status
NATO
25 years 5 months 5 days
TIME WITHOUT CONFLICT
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
10
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #108 |  Honduras | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| #109 |  Moldova | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| #110 |  North Macedonia | 10 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| #111 |  Albania | 10 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| #112 |  Ivory Coast | 10 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 1.8M
Active12K
Reserve5K
Paramilitary8K
Economic Burden
$1.0B 1% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $556/yr
Per Soldier $83,333/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 1
Total Airports 11
Major Ports 0
Coastline 0 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 12,000
- Reserve Personnel 5,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 7,500
- Total Military Personnel 17,000
- Available for Military Service 900,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 30,000
- Conscription Status None
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 30
- IFV Count 10
- APC Count 40
- Recon Vehicle Count 15
- MRAP Count 0
- Towed Artillery Count 100
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 18
- MLRS Count 18
- Mortar Count 50
- ATGM Launcher Count 50
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 20
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 24
- Fighter Aircraft Count 12
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 4
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 8
- Total Helicopters 12
- Attack Helicopter Count 6
- Transport Helicopter Count 6
- UAV Count 2
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) 1,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 555 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 14,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 35,000,000,000 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 1
- Total Airport Count 11
- Major Port Count 0
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 0 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 1,800,000
- Military Age Population 1,000,000
- Urban Population (%) 58 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 98 %
- Area (km²) 25,713 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Parliamentary
- NATO Member ✓ Yes
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 103 systems · 37 categories · 198 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 89 Retired 14
Age Profile
42years
average
%4
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1945–2024
Suppliers
Inventory 103 systems · 12 categories · 198 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
Leopard 2 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-72 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
BMP-2 11
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
BVP M-80 2
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
BTR-70 56
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-80 12
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Barrier-S 10
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
ELVO Leonidas-2 10
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M113 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
MT-LB 10
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BRDM-2 —
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
Otokar Cobra —
MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · ACTIVE
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) 56
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
E56 120 mm Mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M-56 14
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Mortar 8,1 cm 1933/72 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
76 mm mountain gun M48 —
Field Guns · ACTIVE
OTO Melara Mod 56 2
Field Guns · ACTIVE
BM-21 Grad NaN
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · ACTIVE
M-63 Plamen 11
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · ACTIVE
M79 Osa —
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · ACTIVE
M80 Zolja —
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · ACTIVE
DOM M90 Rocket Launcher —
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · ACTIVE
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
CZ 75 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
CZ 99 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Daewoo Precision Industries K5 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
HS2000 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Makarov PM —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Sphinx 3000 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Walther P38 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Walther P99 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Zastava M57 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Walther P38 Kurz —
Pistols · RETIRED
Spectre M4 —
Machine Pistols · RETIRED
43 M. repeating rifle —
Bolt-Action Rifles · RETIRED
+30 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
GP-25 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
AGS-30 —
Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL) · ACTIVE
M75 hand grenade —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
F1 grenade —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
RPG-2 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
RPG-7 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
M60 recoilless gun —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
Mil Mi-24 —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
AB 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW149 4
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 212 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-17 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-8 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
UAV / DRONES
ATGM
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2024AgustaWestland AW149
- 2005T-72
- 2001BMP-2
- 2001BVP M-80
- 2001Mil Mi-17
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 81yDShK
- 76y76 mm mountain gun M48
- 76yAK-47
- 66yM60 recoilless gun
- 61yZastava M64
04 / Defense Sector · 1 systems produced · 3 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 $83.3 per citizen
PRODUCTION PROFILE
1
Total Systems
1
Ongoing
0
Ended
45
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 1 · No Longer Produced 0
Land 1
Production 1 systems · 1 categories
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ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 3 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2024 |  Italy | AgustaWestland AW149 | 4 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2005 |  Serbia | Zastava M21 | 500 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2001 |  Greece | ELVO Leonidas-2 | 10 | — | gift | Delivered |
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 4 countries
- #1M90 Rocket Launcher4countryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
05 / History & Conflicts · 1 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Post-Cold War
War Statistics North Macedonia · 1 conflicts
1Conflicts
0Wins
0Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Vaksince Interstate | 2001 | National Liberation Army | Primary | — |
06 / Geostrategy · comparative
NATO
Member State
North Macedonia is positioned within the global security architecture as a NATO member . Geo-Strategic MACSI score: 18.
A
VSB
North MacedoniavsHonduras
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%17
Reserve Personnel
+%100
Paramilitary Personnel
+%60
Total Military Personnel
+%53
Available for Military Service
+%211
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%367
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%100
IFV Count
+%100
APC Count
+%100
Recon Vehicle Count
+%100
MRAP Count
=
Towed Artillery Count
+%100
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
+%100
MLRS Count
+%100
Mortar Count
+%100
ATGM Launcher Count
+%100
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
+%100
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%20
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%100
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
=
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%25
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%60
Total Helicopters
+%20
Attack Helicopter Count
+%100
Transport Helicopter Count
+%20
UAV Count
+%100
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)
+%355
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
=
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
×26.4
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%136
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%86
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
=
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%900
Total Airport Count
+%900
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
=
Oil Reserves (bbl)
=
Coastline (km)
+%100
08Demographics
Total Population
+%489
Military Age Population
+%180
Urban Population (%)
+%3
Literacy Rate (%)
+%10
Area (km²)
+%337
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.