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Peru

Sovereign state in South America

POPULATION
34M
ACTIVE PERSONNEL
85K
BUDGET
$3B
NUCLEAR WARHEADS
0
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
0
MACSI
24
Peru flag

Peru

Multi-dimensional military power index · 0–100
Land Power
30
Air Power
18
Naval Power
25
Leadership
33
Strategic
8
Industry
22
C4ISR
22
Logistics
25
Economy
40
Geo-Strategic
22
MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
24
Peru MACSI Rating
60/190
WORLD RANKING
Peru · 10 axes scored
Land Power
30
Air Power
18
Naval Power
25
Leadership
33
Strategic
8
Industry
22
C4ISR
22
Logistics
25
Economy
40
Geo-Strategic
22
ⓘ 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
Peru
Government
Republic
Population
34.00M
Area
1,285,000 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$250.0B
Active Personnel
85.0K
Reserve Personnel
188.0K
Defense Budget
$2.5B · %1 GDP
Conscription
Selective
⚠ ONGOING CONFLICT
Llochegua Clashes
2017 · to present
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
24
TIER D MACSI · ABSOLUTE POWER · #60 WORLD
Land Power
30
Air Power
18
Naval Power
25
Leadership
33
Strategic
8
Industry
22
C4ISR
22
Logistics
25
Economy
40
Geo-Strategic
22
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
#CountryOverallLandAirNavalLeadershipStrategicIndustryC4ISRLogisticsEconomy
#58Bulgaria25282522251535222227
#59Philippines2530202830812181838
#60Peru2430182533822222540
#61Lithuania2420108451212352022
#62New Zealand24151020451010453040
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 34.0M
Active85K
Reserve188K
Paramilitary75K
Mobilization capacity: %1.02 of total population
Economic Burden
$2.5B 1% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $74/yr
Per Soldier $29,412/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 10
Total Airports 200
Major Ports 5
Coastline 2,414 km
Oil Production 40K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
  • Active Personnel 85,000
  • Reserve Personnel 188,000
  • Paramilitary Personnel 75,000
  • Total Military Personnel 263,000
  • Available for Military Service 10,000,000
  • Reaching Military Age Annually 400,000
  • Conscription Status Selective
  • Conscription Duration (days) 365 day
02 Land Forces 12
03 Air Forces 12
  • Total Aircraft 100
  • Fighter Aircraft Count 30
  • Ground Attack Aircraft Count 10
  • Bomber Aircraft Count 0
  • Transport Aircraft Count 20
  • Tanker Aircraft Count 0
  • AWACS Count 0
  • Trainer Aircraft Count 30
  • Total Helicopters 80
  • Attack Helicopter Count 30
  • Transport Helicopter Count 30
  • UAV Count 10
04 Naval Forces 11
  • Total Ships 20
  • Aircraft Carrier Count 0
  • Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
  • Cruiser Count 0
  • Destroyer Count 0
  • Frigate Count 6
  • Corvette Count 6
  • Total Submarines 6
  • SSN Count 0
  • SSBN Count 0
  • Patrol Boat Count 8
05 Strategic Forces 9
06 Budget & Economy 10
  • Defense Budget (USD) 2,500,000,000 USD
  • Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1 %
  • Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 75 USD
  • GDP (Nominal, USD) 250,000,000,000 USD
  • GDP (PPP, USD) 450,000,000,000 USD
  • Arms Exports (USD) 50,000,000 USD
  • Arms Imports (USD) 1,000,000,000 USD
  • Defense Industry Rank 50
  • Defense Industry Size (USD) 500,000,000 USD
  • Defense Sector Employment 20,000
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
  • Military Airport Count 10
  • Total Airport Count 200
  • Major Port Count 5
  • Oil Production (bbl/day) 40,000 bbl/day
  • Oil Reserves (bbl) 1,500,000,000 bbl
  • Coastline (km) 2,414 km
08 Demographics 5
  • Total Population 34,000,000
  • Military Age Population 12,000,000
  • Urban Population (%) 78 %
  • Literacy Rate (%) 94 %
  • Area (km²) 1,285,000 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
03 / Inventory · 402 systems · 75 categories · 86,000 units
Force Composition
Not yet entered. This chart will populate automatically once inventory data is added.
Status & Age Distribution
Status
269
Active 269 Retired 133
Age Profile
58years
average
%6
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1865–2025
Inventory 402 systems · 26 categories · 86,000 units
ARMOURED VEHICLES
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
SURFACE COMBATANTS
SUBMARINES
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
MILITARY COMMS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 1 companies · 8 systems produced · 43 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$500 M
annual output value
Sector Employment
20 K
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$50 M
↘ IMPORTS
$1.0 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-950 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports 57
In imports 57
Export per Capita $1.5 per citizen
Import per Capita $29.4 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
SECTOR STARS
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Diseños Casanave Corporation
2 distinct systems
PRODUCTION PROFILE
8
Total Systems
5
Ongoing
3
Ended
58
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 5 · No Longer Produced 3
Land 5
Naval 3
🎖 Highest MASS score: PR-72P-class corvette (67) Methodology →
ALL COMPANIES 1 companies · 1 active
Company Revenue Systems Score
Diseños Casanave Corporation — 2 —
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 43 import
DirectionYearCounterpartyProduct / ServiceQuantityAmountTypeStatus
↘2023IsraelIWI Arad——license-productionDelivered
↘2022TurkeyKargu loitering munition——SaleDelivered
↘2020SwedenCB90-class fast assault craft24—license-productionordered
↘—→2016IsraelRAM MK37—new-buildDelivered
↘—→2000ItalyLupo-class frigate4—second-handDelivered
↘1989GermanyWieger StG-940——new-buildCancelled
↘1988North KoreaType 68 assault rifle20,000—new-buildDelivered
↘1986North KoreaType 68 assault rifle20,000$2 Mnew-buildDelivered
↘—→1984—Van Straelen-class minesweeper2—second-handDelivered
↘—→1980—Friesland-class destroyer7—second-handDelivered
↘—→1979—Friesland-class destroyer1—second-handDelivered
↘1976FrancePR-72P-class corvette6—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1976—De Zeven Provinciën-class light cruiser2—second-handDelivered
↘1975GermanyType 209 submarine2—new-buildDelivered
↘1959United KingdomFiji-class light cruiser2—second-handDelivered
↘—→1956United KingdomHunter16—new-buildDelivered
↘1941United StatesDouglas A-3334—new-buildDelivered
↘1938United StatesNorthrop A-1710—new-buildDelivered
↘1933ChileBFC Hawk4—second-handDelivered
↘1933United StatesO-386—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1933United KingdomFairey Fox6—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1933United KingdomFox IIIS6—new-buildDelivered
↘1929United StatesO2U-4 Corsair12—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1920United StatesCurtiss HS3—Delivered
↘1911FranceChasseur-class destroyer1—second-handDelivered
↘1910→1913FranceFerré-class submarine2—new-buildDelivered
↘1910→1914GermanyMauser 1909——new-buildDelivered
↘—People's Republic of ChinaFN-6——new-buildDelivered
↘—United StatesVought O2U Corsair——new-build
↘—United StatesO2U-4 Corsair——new-buildDelivered
↘—United StatesFairchild C-26 Metroliner3—aidDelivered
↘—UkraineAn-1781—new-buildCancelled
↘—United KingdomEnglish Electric Canberra60—new-buildDelivered
↘—United StatesDT-24—new-buildDelivered
↘—ItalyModel 37 Cannon 75/32——Delivered
↘—SerbiaZastava M21——new-buildDelivered
↘—IsraelIWI Arad2,282—new-buildDelivered
↘—GermanyType 209 submarine4—new-buildDelivered
↘—United KingdomDaring-class destroyer2—second-handDelivered
↘——Holland-class destroyer——second-handDelivered
↘—SpainJO.LO.AR.——new-buildDelivered
↘—Czech RepublicPanzer 38(t)S——
↘—Czech RepublicPanzer 38(t)G——
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE43transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
—
0transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$6 M
43transactions
Σ TOTAL
$6 M
43transactions
CountryExport (→)Import (←)Total
North Korea—$6 M$6 M
Sum of all defense deals in our database, adjusted to 2025 prices (CPI). Exports (→) are what this country sold, imports (←) what it bought. Covers only transactions recorded in our archive; the real historical total is higher.
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 3 countries
  1. #12country
  2. #21country
  3. #3
    MGP-15 submachine gun
    Machine Pistols
    1country
  4. #41country
  1. #5
    MGP submachine gun
    Machine Pistols
    1country
  2. #61country
  3. #7
    Abtao-class submarine
    Conventional Submarines
    1country
05 / History & Conflicts · 36 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age 1850–1913
42
World War I 1914–1918
1
Interwar Period 1919–1938
6
World War II 1939–1945
3
Early Cold War 1946–1962
2
Cold War 1963–1991
4
Post-Cold War 1992–2009
5
Modern Era 2010+
2
Alliance Network by past conflicts
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Peru · 65 conflicts
65Conflicts
6Wins
6Losses
3Draws
0Ongoing
50% win rate
65 primary actor 1855–2017
Human Cost · Peru
17,981Military
15Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.

📜 Chronological Conflict List

60 conflicts · newest to oldest
Conflict Years Opponent Role Outcome
Llochegua Clashes 2017–present Narcoterrorists La Gran Grifa Primary —
Operation Chameleon Special Op. 2013–present Shining Path Primary —
Operation Ocean Shield Special Op. 2009–2016 Somali pirates Primary —
Andahuaylas uprising Insurgency 2005 Intervention Primary —
Locumbazo 2000–present Intervention Primary —
Cenepa War Interstate 1995 Intervention Primary Draw
1992 Peruvian counter-coup attempt Coup 1992–present Insurrect soldiers Primary —
Paquisha War Interstate 1981 Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Tacnazo 1975–present Armed Forces Primary —
1968 Peruvian coup d'état Coup 1968–present Armed Forces of Peru Primary —
Colombian conflict Insurgency 1964–present Intervention Primary —
1962 Peruvian coup d'état Coup 1962–present Armed Forces of Peru Primary —
1948 Peruvian coup d'état Coup 1948–present Peruvian Army Primary —
Battle of Zarumilla Interstate 1941 Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Pantoja and Rocafuerte Interstate 1941–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of the Caribbean Interstate 1941–1945 Axis: Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Tarapacá 1933–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Buenos Aires 1933–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Colombian-Peruvian War Interstate 1932–1933 Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Santa Catalina mutiny 1931–present Insurrect troops Primary —
1930 Peruvian coup d'état Coup 1930–present Peruvian Army Primary —
1919 Peruvian coup d'état Coup 1919–present Gendarmerie forces Primary —
1914 Peruvian coup d'état Coup 1914–present Peruvian Army Primary —
1909 Peruvian coup d'état attempt Coup 1909–present Rebel Pierolistas Primary —
Loretan Insurrection of 1896 Insurgency 1896 Federal State of Loreto Primary —
Peruvian Civil War of 1884–1885 Civil War 1884–1885 Liberals Supported by: Brazil Primary —
Battle of Huamachuco 1883–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Breña campaign Interstate 1883–present Peru's divided factions Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Pucará Interstate 1882–present Intervention Primary Tactical Win
Battle of La Concepción Interstate 1882–present Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Battle of San Jerónimo Interstate 1881 Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Miraflores Interstate 1881–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos Interstate 1881–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Sángrar Interstate 1881–present Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Battle of La Rinconada de Ate Interstate 1881–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Buenavista Interstate 1880–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Tacna Interstate 1880–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Arica Interstate 1880–present Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Battle of El Manzano 1880–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Los Ángeles Interstate 1880–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Locumba Interstate 1880–present Chile Primary Decisive Win
Rupture of the Blockade of Arica Interstate 1880–present Chile Primary Decisive Win
Lima campaign Interstate 1880–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Quillagua Interstate 1879–present Chile Primary Tactical Win
Battle of Chipana Interstate 1879–present Intervention Primary Draw
Battle of San Francisco Interstate 1879–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Punta Gruesa Interstate 1879–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Tarapacá 1879–present Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Pisagua Interstate 1879–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Pampa Germania Interstate 1879–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Blockade of Iquique Interstate 1879–present Chile Primary Tactical Win
Battle of Iquique Interstate 1879–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Angamos Interstate 1879–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Second Battle of Iquique 1879–present Chile Primary Draw
Capture of the corvette Pilcomayo 1879–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Capture of the steamer Rímac 1879–present Chile Primary Decisive Win
Naval Campaign of the War of the Pacific Interstate 1879–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Tacna and Arica campaign Interstate 1879–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Tarapacá campaign Interstate 1879–present Chile Primary Decisive Loss
Gutiérrez Brothers' rebellion Insurgency 1872–present Gutiérrez brothers Primary —
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
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PeruvsBulgaria
01Personnel
Active Personnel
▲ 85,000+%17431,000
Reserve Personnel
188,000+%60300,000 ▲
Paramilitary Personnel
▲ 75,000+%36916,000
Total Military Personnel
263,000+%25330,000 ▲
Available for Military Service
▲ 10,000,000+%4002,000,000
Reaching Military Age Annually
▲ 400,000+%56760,000
Conscription Duration (days)
▲ 365 day×60.86 day
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
100+%560660 ▲
IFV Count
▲ 300+%20250
APC Count
500+%1001,000 ▲
Recon Vehicle Count
50+%100100 ▲
MRAP Count
100=100
Towed Artillery Count
500=500
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
100+%100200 ▲
MLRS Count
50=50
Mortar Count
▲ 500+%67300
ATGM Launcher Count
200+%150500 ▲
SHORAD Count
▲ 50+%1000
MANPADS Count
500=500
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
▲ 100+%10050
Fighter Aircraft Count
▲ 30+%15012
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
▲ 10+%1000
Bomber Aircraft Count
0=0
Transport Aircraft Count
▲ 20+%10010
Tanker Aircraft Count
0=0
AWACS Count
0=0
Trainer Aircraft Count
▲ 30+%10015
Total Helicopters
▲ 80+%16730
Attack Helicopter Count
▲ 30+%20010
Transport Helicopter Count
▲ 30+%5020
UAV Count
▲ 10+%1005
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
▲ 20+%10010
Aircraft Carrier Count
0=0
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
0=0
Cruiser Count
0=0
Destroyer Count
0=0
Frigate Count
▲ 6+%1000
Corvette Count
▲ 6+%1000
Total Submarines
▲ 6+%1000
SSN Count
0=0
SSBN Count
0=0
Patrol Boat Count
8+%2510 ▲
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
0=0
Deployed Warhead Count
0=0
ICBM Count
0=0
SLBM Count
0=0
IRBM Count
0=0
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
▲ 2,500,000,000 USD+%791,400,000,000 USD
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
1 %+%501.5 % ▲
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
75 USD+%192219 USD ▲
GDP (Nominal, USD)
▲ 250,000,000,000 USD+%19485,000,000,000 USD
GDP (PPP, USD)
▲ 450,000,000,000 USD+%150180,000,000,000 USD
Arms Exports (USD)
50,000,000 USD+%200150,000,000 USD ▲
Arms Imports (USD)
1,000,000,000 USD+%201,200,000,000 USD ▲
Defense Industry Rank
50=50
Defense Industry Size (USD)
500,000,000 USD=500,000,000 USD
Defense Sector Employment
20,000=20,000
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
▲ 10+%676
Total Airport Count
▲ 200+%21763
Major Port Count
▲ 5+%1502
Oil Production (bbl/day)
▲ 40,000 bbl/day×20.02,000 bbl/day
Oil Reserves (bbl)
▲ 1,500,000,000 bbl×100.015,000,000 bbl
Coastline (km)
▲ 2,414 km+%582354 km
08Demographics
Total Population
▲ 34,000,000+%4316,400,000
Military Age Population
▲ 12,000,000+%3802,500,000
Urban Population (%)
▲ 78 %+%376 %
Literacy Rate (%)
94 %+%498 % ▲
Area (km²)
▲ 1,285,000 km²×11.6110,994 km²
📚 Sources
  1. Publicly available open sources and databases.