Military Strength: 
Bolivia vs 
Dominican Republic
Bolivia (ranked #93 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Dominican Republic (#106) on the ATLAS Index. Bolivia fields 34,100 active troops vs 56,050 for Dominican Republic, backed by 15,000 paramilitary. Bolivia allocates $0.7B to defense compared to $1.0B for Dominican Republic.
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BoliviaWorld #93
15.7
ATLAS Index / 100
Bolivia leads overall, ahead on 2 of 6 pillars
Dominican RepublicWorld #106
13.8
Bolivia
Dominican Republic
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Key figures
| Bolivia | Dominican Republic | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $659M | $994M | 🇩🇴 1.5× |
| – share of GDP | 1.2% | 0.8% | 🇧🇴 1.5× |
| Active personnel | 34,100 | 56,050 | 🇩🇴 1.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 4 | 8 | 🇩🇴 2.0× |
| Warships | 0 | 0 | — |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 54 | 5 | 🇧🇴 11× |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 0 | 0 | — |
| Paramilitary forces | 37,100 | 15,000 | 🇧🇴 2.5× |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 69 | 80 | 🇩🇴 1.2× |
| – helicopters | 28 | 36 | 🇩🇴 1.3× |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $52 | $86 | 🇩🇴 1.6× |
| Population | 12.6M | 11.5M | 🇧🇴 1.1× |
| GDP | $65B | $127B | 🇩🇴 2.0× |
| GDP per capita | $5,148 | $11,059 | 🇩🇴 2.1× |
| Land area | 1,083,301 km² | 48,320 km² | 🇧🇴 22× |
| Coastline | 0 km | 1,288 km | 🇩🇴 |
Backbone systems most numerous in service
🇧🇴 BoliviaJL-8 ×4
🇩🇴 Dominican RepublicEMB-314 Super Tucano ×8
Defense budget history Bolivia ×1.3 · Dominican Republic ×1.6 since 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Bolivia or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has approximately 56,050 active military personnel compared to Bolivia's 34,100, giving Dominican Republic a 1.6:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Bolivia or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic operates 8 combat aircraft compared to Bolivia's 4. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Bolivia or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has a larger defense budget at $994 million (1.5:1 more) compared to Bolivia's $659 million annually.
Do Bolivia and Dominican Republic have nuclear weapons?
Neither Bolivia nor Dominican Republic currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Bolivia and Dominican Republic compare?
Bolivia operates 54 main battle tanks compared to Dominican Republic's 5. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.