In the updated Global Firepower 2026 ranking, the Armed Forces of Tajikistan took 100th place among 145 countries of the world, rising by 8 positions at once compared to last year. In the 2025 ranking, the republic was at the 108th line, which indicates a noticeable growth in the country's military potential.
According to data from the Global Firepower analytical center, Tajikistan's Military Power Index in 2026 was 2.1749, whereas a year earlier this figure was 2.3049. In the GFP ranking, the closer the index value is to zero, the stronger the state's army is considered to be. Thus, a decrease in the index indicates a relative improvement in the country's position.
Position in Central Asia: Uzbekistan Took First Place
In 2025, Kazakhstan was recognized as the most powerful army in Central Asia, ranking 57th in the world. It was followed by Uzbekistan (58th place), Turkmenistan (77th), Kyrgyzstan (105th), and Tajikistan closed the regional list, being at the 108th position.
In 2026, the balance of power in the region changed. Uzbekistan became the leader of Central Asia, rising to 53rd place. Kazakhstan settled on the 58th line, Turkmenistan — on the 78th, Tajikistan improved its positions to 100th place, and Kyrgyzstan dropped to 109th place, becoming the last in the region in terms of military potential.
World Leaders of Military Power
In 2025 and 2026, the top three strongest armies in the world remain unchanged. The leaders of the Global Firepower ranking are the USA, Russia, and China.
At the bottom of the Global Firepower ranking are the armies of the Central African Republic, Benin, and Bhutan, which close the list in terms of military potential.
