Military Strength: 
Aruba vs 
Peru
Peru maintains an active force of 158,000 military personnel. Peru allocates $2.3B to defense.
Key figures
| Aruba | Peru | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | — | $2.3B | 🇵🇪 |
| – share of GDP | — | 0.8% | 🇵🇪 |
| Active personnel | 0 | 158,000 | 🇵🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 42 | 🇵🇪 |
| Warships | 0 | 77 | 🇵🇪 |
| – submarines | 0 | 5 | 🇵🇪 |
| Main battle tanks | 0 | 240 | 🇵🇪 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
Show full breakdown · 11 more rowsHide the 11 extra rows
| Reserve troops | 0 | 188,000 | 🇵🇪 |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | 77,000 | 🇵🇪 |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 0 | 255 | 🇵🇪 |
| – helicopters | 0 | 106 | 🇵🇪 |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | — | $68 | 🇵🇪 |
| Population | 107K | 34.2M | 🇵🇪 317× |
| GDP | $4.3B | $289B | 🇵🇪 68× |
| GDP per capita | $39,499 | $8,452 | 🇦🇼 4.7× |
| Land area | 180 km² | 1,279,996 km² | 🇵🇪 7111× |
| Coastline | 68.5 km | 2,414 km | 🇵🇪 35× |
Backbone systems most numerous in service
Defense budget history
Military personnel history
Explore this matchup
Change opponent
Related comparisons & rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Aruba or Peru?
Peru has approximately 158,000 active military personnel compared to Aruba's 0.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Aruba or Peru?
Peru operates 42 combat aircraft compared to Aruba's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Aruba or Peru?
Peru has a larger navy with 77 vessels compared to Aruba's 0 ships. Aruba operates 0 submarines while Peru has 5.
Which country spends more on defense, Aruba or Peru?
Peru has a larger defense budget at $2.3 billion compared to Aruba's $0 million annually.
Do Aruba and Peru have nuclear weapons?
Neither Aruba nor Peru currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Aruba and Peru compare?
Peru operates 240 main battle tanks compared to Aruba's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.