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
Paraguay
Government
Republic
Population
6.86M
Area
406,752 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$42.0B
Active Personnel
16.0K
Reserve Personnel
165.0K
Defense Budget
$350M · %1 GDP
Conscription
Selective
37 years 9 months 11 days
TIME WITHOUT CONFLICT
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
8
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #122 |  Papua New Guinea | 8 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 12 |
| #123 |  Fiji | 8 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| #124 |  Paraguay | 8 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
| #125 |  Guyana | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
| #126 |  Kyrgyzstan | 8 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 6.9M
Active16K
Reserve165K
Paramilitary12K
Economic Burden
$350M 1% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $51/yr
Per Soldier $21,875/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 3
Total Airports 10
Major Ports 0
Coastline 0 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 16,000
- Reserve Personnel 165,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 12,000
- Total Military Personnel 181,000
- Available for Military Service 3,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 100,000
- Conscription Status Selective
- Conscription Duration (days) 12 day
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 0
- IFV Count 0
- APC Count 0
- Recon Vehicle Count 0
- MRAP Count 0
- Towed Artillery Count 100
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 0
- MLRS Count 0
- Mortar Count 500
- ATGM Launcher Count 0
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 0
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 30
- Fighter Aircraft Count 0
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 10
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 10
- Total Helicopters 15
- Attack Helicopter Count 0
- Transport Helicopter Count 10
- 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 10
- Defense Budget (USD) 350,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 51 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 42,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 95,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 50,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 0
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 0 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 0
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 3
- Total Airport Count 10
- 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 6,862,800
- Military Age Population 2,000,000
- Urban Population (%) 63 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 94 %
- Area (km²) 406,752 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 129 systems · 35 categories · 3,139 units
Force Composition
Not yet entered. This chart will populate automatically once inventory data is added.
Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 75 Retired 54
Age Profile
72years
average
%0
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1904–2010
Suppliers
Countries
-
United States 33 -
Germany 15 -
France 14 -
Italy 14 -
Belgium 7 -
United Kingdom 7 -
Brazil 6 -
Israel 4
Companies
Inventory 129 systems · 17 categories · 3,139 units
⌕
ARMOURED VEHICLES
M3 Stuart 10
Tanks · ACTIVE
M4 Sherman —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Sherman Firefly 3
Tanks · ACTIVE
M2 Light Tank —
Tanks · RETIRED
Vickers 6-Ton 1
Tanks · RETIRED
EE-11 Urutu 12
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M2 half-track car —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M3 VTT —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
EE-9 Cascavel BR 30
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
M8 Greyhound —
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIREARMS
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch P9 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Taurus PT92 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta M1917 —
Pistols · RETIRED
FN M1900 —
Pistols · RETIRED
FN Model 1903 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Mannlicher M1905 —
Pistols · RETIRED
92 espagnol revolver —
Revolvers · RETIRED
Smith & Wesson Model 10 —
Revolvers · RETIRED
Carl Gustaf m/45 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Erma EMP —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
H&K UMP —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
+48 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
CR.20 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
CR.30 2
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
CR.32 5
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dewoitine D.21 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Hanriot HD.1 3
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
SPAD S.XX —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Wibault 7 7
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Wibault 9 3
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Caproni A.P.1 —
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · ACTIVE
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
CASA C-212 Aviocar —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-12A Huron —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
Convair C-131 Samaritan 1
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
Convair R4Y Convair Liner 1
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
Douglas C-118 Liftmaster —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
TS-62 —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
HELICOPTERS
AS350B Écureuil —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AS550 Fennec —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
HB350 Esquilo —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
UH-12 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell H-13 Sioux —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · RETIRED
HTE-1 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · RETIRED
HTE-2 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · RETIRED
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
Caproni Ca.309 2
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Potez 25 14
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Ansaldo SVA —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
Breguet 14 1
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
Deperdussin TT —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
SAML S.1 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2010H&K UMP
- 1999HB350 Esquilo
- 1994Hai Ou-class missile boat
- 1991AS550 Fennec
- 1988Embraer EMB-312 Tucano
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 102yFN Mauser Model 24
- 96yBreguet 19
- 89yErma EMP
- 88yvz. 24
- 88yCR.32
04 / Defense Sector · 1 systems produced · 8 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$50 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-50 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $7.3 per citizen
PRODUCTION PROFILE
1
Total Systems
0
Ongoing
1
Ended
35
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 0 · No Longer Produced 1
Naval 1
Production 1 systems · 1 categories
Show:
⌕
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 8 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 1994 |  Taiwan | Hai Ou-class missile boat | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1939 | Italy | CR.30 | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1938 | Italy | CR.32 | 5 | — | new-build | ||
| ↘ | 1933 | Italy | CR.20 | 5 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1930 | Germany | Standardmodell rifle | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Argentina | Mauser 1909 | — | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Belgium | FN Model 1903 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Austria | Mannlicher M1905 | — | — | new-build |
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 1 countries
- #1Humaitá-class gunboat1countryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
05 / History & Conflicts · 21 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Paraguay ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Paraguay · 68 conflicts
68Conflicts
1Wins
3Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 82,083 Humaitá Campaign Highest Enemy Losses 98,685 Humaitá Campaign Longest 52 years Operation Independence
Human Cost · Paraguay
126,478Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Paraguayan coup d'etat Coup | 1989 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Independence Special Op. | 1975–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1971 Bolivian coup d'état Coup | 1971–present | Bolivian Government Bolivian Colorados Regiment | Primary | — |
| 1954 Paraguayan coup d'etat Coup | 1954 | Paraguayan Army Colorado Party | Primary | — |
| Battle of Cañada Strongest Interstate | 1934–present | Bolivia | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| First Battle of Nanawa Interstate | 1933 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Campo Grande Interstate | 1933 | Bolivia | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Campo Jordán Interstate | 1933–present | Republic of Bolivia | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Gondra Interstate | 1933 | Intervention | Primary | Draw |
| First Battle of Alihuatá Interstate | 1933 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Second Battle of Nanawa Interstate | 1933 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Boquerón Interstate | 1932 | Bolivia | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Kilometer 7 | 1931–1933 | Republic of Bolivia | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Paraguayan Civil War of 1922–1923 Civil War | 1922–1923 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Cerro Corá Interstate | 1870–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Victoria de paraguay Interstate | 1869–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Piribebuy Interstate | 1869–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Campaign of the Hills Interstate | 1869–1870 | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Angostura | 1868–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Avay Interstate | 1868–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Lomas Valentinas Interstate | 1868 | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Acayuazá Interstate | 1868–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | — |
| Pikysyry maneuver Interstate | 1868 | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Assault on the battleships Cabral and Lima Barros Interstate | 1868–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Ytororó Interstate | 1868–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Passage of Humaitá Interstate | 1868–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | — |
| Pikysyry Campaign Interstate | 1868–1869 | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Paso Ipohy | 1867–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Pilar Interstate | 1867–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Perecué | 1867–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Arroyo Hondo | 1867–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Potrero Obella Interstate | 1867–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Tatayibá Interstate | 1867–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Second Battle of Tuyutí Interstate | 1867–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | — |
| Battle of Estero Rojas | 1867–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Apa River | 1867–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Siege of Humaitá Interstate | 1867–1868 | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Siege of Curupaiti Interstate | 1867–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Alegre | 1867–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Boquerón Interstate | 1866 | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Batalha da Ilha da Redenção | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Curupaity Interstate | 1866–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Paso de Patria | 1866–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Curuzú Interstate | 1866 | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Estero Bellaco Interstate | 1866–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | — |
| Bataille d’Itapiru Interstate | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Corrales Interstate | 1866–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Yataity Corá Interstate | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Palmar Interstate | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Laguna Sirena Interstate | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Tuyutí Interstate | 1866–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Jaguarí Interstate | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Humaitá Campaign Interstate | 1866–1868 | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Invasion of Rio Grande do Sul Intervention | 1865 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of San Lorenzo River | 1865–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Corrientes Interstate | 1865–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Yatay Interstate | 1865–present | {{plainlist| }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Combate de São Borja Interstate | 1865–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Butuí | 1865–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Paso de Cuevas Interstate | 1865–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
1 / 6
06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
ParaguayvsPapua New Guinea
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%416
Reserve Personnel
+%100
Paramilitary Personnel
+%161
Total Military Personnel
×23.5
Available for Military Service
+%20
Reaching Military Age Annually
=
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
=
IFV Count
=
APC Count
=
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
+%650
Fighter Aircraft Count
=
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
=
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%400
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%400
Total Helicopters
+%275
Attack Helicopter Count
=
Transport Helicopter Count
+%400
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)
+%250
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%100
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%410
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%40
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%171
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
+%400
Defense Industry Rank
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%200
Total Airport Count
×56.7
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%100
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
+%100
08Demographics
Total Population
+%51
Military Age Population
+%75
Urban Population (%)
+%385
Literacy Rate (%)
+%47
Area (km²)
+%14
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.